A delegation of over 30 media professionals from both sides of the Taiwan Strait visited the Pingtang Bridge and the "China Sky Eye" in Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou on the 4th to observe regional development. "The color of the sky and the sight of the bridge spanning the mountains are truly a work of art," exclaimed a Taiwanese social media influencer while recording video from the Sky Bridge viewing platform. The delegation posed for a group photo in front of the Pingtang Bridge. Under a clear blue sky, the bridge stretched across a deep canyon, its 332-meter-high main tower piercing the clouds. The "Sky Bridge" service area, developed around the Pingtang Bridge, integrates RV camping, educational tourism, hotels, and sightseeing, continuously attracting visitors. Tourists wearing brightly colored traditional ethnic costumes passing by the viewing platform caught the attention of Taiwanese influencer Ge Siqi. "These traditional outfits are beautiful. I'm recording this scene, which combines bridge tourism with ethnic culture, to share with more netizens in Taiwan," he said. From the platform, the Pingtang Bridge appeared like a giant dragon winding through the mountains. Guizhou has constructed over 30,000 bridges in total, holding the top three spots on the list of the world's highest bridges and nearly half of the positions in the global top 100 ranking for high bridges. Taiwanese influencer Li Yanru remarked with a smile, "I had only heard that Guizhou was mountainous and remote, but now I see its bridges have 'straightened the roads'." The delegation also visited the observation deck of the "China Sky Eye." Nestled among the mountains, the 500-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) resembled a giant eye gazing at the sky. After a guide's explanation, Wu Jixiong, a reporter from Taiwan's "China Times," asked, "What special material is used for the reflective panels? With Guizhou's heavy rainfall, how does such a large 'dish' manage drainage?" Upon learning that the panels are made of high-strength aluminum alloy with densely distributed drainage holes and that the site utilizes the natural water permeability of the karst landscape, he expressed admiration. Wu noted, "Watching the mainland on a screen in Taiwan is completely different from seeing it here in person. There are impressive national projects and a vibrant life that can't be felt through a screen." Jiang Wenbin, publisher of the "Taiwan Telegraph," agreed, stating, "The hard power is impressive, and the soft power makes you want to stay longer to see and hear more." As they prepared to depart, members of the delegation browsed through photos on their phones and said, "Next time, we'll bring our families to explore slowly." The activity, titled "Advancing Chinese Modernization: A Look at Guizhou – A Visit to Qiannan," involved over 30 media professionals from both sides of the strait and was organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office of Guizhou Province with support from the Qiannan Prefecture Taiwan Affairs Office.
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