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20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

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20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

Twenty years ago, Kangbashi was an obscure desert corner known as a "ghost town" because it was windy and sandy. Today, however, Kangbashi has become unrecognizable, not only in the country, but also in the international community. How did this once barren land transform into a vibrant golden city and a green city?

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

The story of the metamorphosis of the Kangbashi district begins with those who bravely set up the first stone. Back in the day, there were only a few humble shacks and a few tenacious residents. But with the government's emphasis and investment in the development of the region, everything began to change. Streets are gradually spreading, buildings are erected, and scenes of development are staged in this once uninhabited land.

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

International media outlets, such as The New York Times and the BBC, have reported on the changes in Kangbashi and praised the achievements of Chinese cities in the context of globalization. They noticed the tall buildings, wide roads, and the ever-changing appearance of the city. Kangbashi is no longer a ghost town, but has become a proud golden city.

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

In the process, we can see how governments are promoting sustainable development through technology and environmental policies. Carbon neutrality projects and 5G technology are actively being used here, making Kangbashi a leader in technological innovation and environmental protection.

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

Emotional depictions also help to understand this shift. The scene of the residents who hoped for the rain to moisten the parched land is in stark contrast to the children who now play in the greenery and flowers. Every corner exudes vibrancy and hope.

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

This success is further confirmed by economic data, with figures such as gross domestic product (GDP) and fixed asset investment recording the leapfrog development of the district. Booming business activity, increased employment opportunities, and improved living standards – all these indicators bear witness to the miracles that are happening in this land.

20 years ago, China spent trillions to build a city, and foreign media said it was a "ghost town", but now it has been slapped in the face!

To sum up, the journey of Kangbashi District from a ghost town to a golden city and then to the green city witnessed today is not just an accumulation of simple events on the timeline. It embodies a place's unwavering pursuit and realization of its vision for the future, it tells the story of how technology and environmental protection can create a better future, and most importantly, it shows the world what can be achieved by China's rural revitalization strategy determined to improve people's living conditions and accelerate the pace of economic development.

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