(新春走基层)马达加斯加“95后”青年的中国情缘:港口是锚,宁波是岸
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-20 11:26

Group 1 - The article highlights the cultural connection between Madagascar and China, particularly through the experiences of a young Malagasy named Li Yong, who has embraced his life in Ningbo, China, during the Year of the Horse in 2026 [1][3] - Li Yong arrived in Ningbo in 2019 as part of a student exchange program established between Ningbo and Tamatave, which included the establishment of a Confucius Institute [3] - After graduating from Ningbo University, Li Yong chose to stay in Ningbo and now holds multiple positions in a local company, leading international sales and procurement efforts across various countries [3][6] Group 2 - Ningbo's strategic importance in international trade is emphasized, particularly due to the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, which is the largest in the world by cargo throughput [4][5] - In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port achieved a cargo throughput of over 1.4 billion tons and maintained its position as the world's largest port for 17 consecutive years, with container throughput exceeding 43 million TEUs [5] - Li Yong's team has successfully opened new sales channels in South America and several African countries in 2025, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia in 2026 [6][8]