Xishuangbanna: Local eats, bustling markets and the matchday buzz

How long does it take for soccer fans to travel from northwestern Yunnan to its southernmost border county to cheer for their hometown team? Just 10 hours. China Daily reporter Yan An followed the journey, documenting how grassroots passion is powered by infrastructure built in recent years. As this year's two sessions convenes to review the draft 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), more stories like this are set to unfold across China.