“天空之国”莱索托 中非交流落地生根

Group 1 - Lesotho is the only country in the world where the entire territory is situated above 1,000 meters in elevation, characterized by mountains, plateaus, and canyons that shape the landscape and lifestyle of its people [3] - The year 2026 marks the 32nd anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Lesotho, with ongoing cooperation in infrastructure, healthcare, water resources, and transportation under the Belt and Road Initiative [5] - The Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel project is a key component of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, aimed at transforming the region's abundant water resources into a lifeline for development, often referred to as the "African version of South-North Water Diversion" [6] Group 2 - The Polihali Dam and water transfer tunnel, constructed by a consortium of Chinese hydropower companies and local partners, serve as a critical link between Lesotho and South Africa, providing essential water supply to densely populated areas like Johannesburg and Pretoria [8] - Infrastructure projects such as the Moshoeshoe Road are connecting remote mountainous areas with urban centers, while Chinese-built hospitals in Maseru are providing modern healthcare services to ordinary families for the first time [10] - Increasing numbers of Lesotho youth are studying in China, focusing on engineering, finance, governance, and technology, and returning to contribute to national development, reflecting a cultural exchange that is injecting new energy into the country [12]