US EditionChina Today: A Belgian Diplomat's Sustainability Odyssey in China
- After retiring from his diplomatic career in 2013, Patrick Nijs, who served as Belgium’s ambassador to China, made the decision to settle permanently at Kabissa Organic Farm located in Dongchuan, Yunnan Province.
- His decision followed a lifelong fascination with traditional Chinese culture, modern China’s transformation, and a pivotal encounter with the Tao Te Ching during secondary school in Belgium.
- At his two-hectare farm, run with his wife Deng Minyan, Nijs cultivates crops without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or machinery, embracing traditional Chinese farming methods to promote planetary harmony.
- He expressed the belief that events in China will have a significant impact on the future of the world, highlighting the importance of collaboration between China and Europe to tackle climate change and protect biodiversity.
- In 2023, Nijs helped establish the Wutong-Acacia International Forum to foster collaboration between Europe and China in advancing green innovation, with the goal of preventing environmental degradation and ensuring the survival of humanity.
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China Today: A Belgian Diplomat's Sustainability Odyssey in China
Captivated by the enduring wisdom of traditional Chinese culture and the country's modern transformation, Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, chose to take root in the country after retirement and bring his visionary green dream to life.
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