Letter from China: Discovering the pulse of tomorrow in Chengdu

CHENGDU, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Reflecting on Chengdu, a metropolis in southwest China, I was often teleported to its vibrant teahouses, where the air is alive with the symphony of clinking tea cups and the cheerful clack of mahjong games. The city invariably invites a leisurely pace, urging one to savor its unique cultural tapestry.

Visiting Chengdu, however, I have encountered a more tangible manifestation of tec