Jessica, got a question for you.

Yes, sure.

How can we improve
the quality of life in Hainan?

Good question.
Hainan island is a rapidly developing place.
Not so many factories here…
You can get a lot of fresh air.

This is a good thing.

Yes, Hainan is not developing
as fast as big cities in China,
so there is less pollution.
But Hainan’s education system…
it still needs a lot of improvement.
We say that the knowledge is power…
I think that the knowledge
is only way to change your life.

Yes, I agree…

Hainan is not a very rich place
The education system is still developing.
People say that the education
is the first thing
the government should focus on.
And even after so many years…
there are some small changes happening,
but we still need a lot of improvements here.

And Hainan has some special incentives
to improve local education , right?

Yes, Hainan, in general,
has a lot of special policies
to help local development.
And they also apply to education.
For instance, local students
can get more points
for the university entrance exam.

And the travel industry
is also developing fast, right?

Yes, in the last few years,
Hainan has become a well-known place
for the international travel…
but it also comes at a price…
the higher costs of living here.

So, overall, do you see
more positive or negative effects
of these policies?

Well, it’s hard to say it for sure.
There are both good and bad effects.
But mostly we see more good changes
rather than bad ones.

I see.

You know, In Hainan,
especially in the rural areas,
people still have traditional mindset
Many parents think there is no benefit
for their kids go to school
Even when they graduate
they can’t get a good job
That’s why they just go to work early,
then can get a work experience,
that’s will benefit the kids.

Right…

Also these areas have
poor economic conditions
The kids are influenced by their parents…
they don’t want to go to school anymore.

And you did an internship program
in one of those rural areas, right?

I was there a few times
even before I did my internship
These kids have dreams.

Yes, very true.

For instance, in Qiongzhong,
a town in the middle of Hainan…
they have a soccer team…
very young players… local teenagers…
So, a few days ago,
they won the first prize
in the international football competition.

Excellent.

Yes, this is great news for China,
for Hainan and for Qiongzhong.
People know this place
because of their soccer team.
I strongly believe that
when you love something,
and you can’t let it go,
then don’t… never give up…
try to make it work.

Yes, I agree.

In Hainan…
just like anywhere else, I guess…
the life of local communities
can be improved.
And there are many ways
to make it happen.
But the education is one of those.
Good education can change minds,
and when education is improved,
our lives are improved as well.

That’s true.
Thanks, again, Jessica.

No problem.

Now it’s your turn…

Give your own suggestions…
How to improve the quality of life in your country/city?

Well, I think we should…
Also, it will benefit us if we…
This could help us…