First sight of Yasi, Romania

Yasi is a city in northeastern Romania and the capital of Yasi County. On the terraces on the banks of the Baluy River, a tributary of the Prut River, 13 kilometers east of the Moldova border. Population 265,000, including suburbs 305,000 (1983). The city of Yasi has the second largest industrial base in Romania. The main industrial sectors are food, beverages, electricity, textiles, metallurgy, forestry, furniture, construction, electronics and machine manufacturing. Lasi's vineyards and grape products are world-renowned. Many types of local grapes have won gold medals in international competitions and are shipped to all parts of the world at competitive prices.

Yasi has been the cultural and artistic center of Romania and even Eastern Europe since ancient times. Its long cultural tradition has earned it the reputation of "The Cradle of Romanian Culture". According to records, Romanian intellectuals began to establish Romanian schools in Yasi in the 18th century to promote the national language, establish book and newspaper publishing and printing institutions, and popularize scientific and cultural knowledge. In 1835, Romania's first institution of higher learning, Mihe Ileana College, was built in Lasi. In 1860, the University of Yasi was established; Romania's first national theater and the first Academy of Sciences were also born here. Today, Yasi is a university town with 7 universities, 4 private universities, 50,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff. There are also 13 technology transformation institutions in Lasi, making it the second largest technology transformation center in Romania. and one of the most important scientific centers.

In addition, Yasi is also a veritable "home of poetry and books". It now has 12 literary memorial halls. The Romanian romantic poet Mihai Eminescu, who is renowned in world literature, once wrote the most important poem in his life here. Yasi is considered the most important cultural center in Romania. On December 6, 1994, it became a sister city with Xi'an, China.

Panoramic view of Yasi city

Yasi suburban scenery

Then, under the guidance of the clients, we visited the Yasi City Council Building, which is also one of the landmark buildings in Yasi.

Yasi City Council Building

Yasi City Shopping Center Plaza

Then, we suddenly saw a Chinese restaurant on the first floor of the Yasi shopping mall. We went in and met the owner. After communication, we learned that they were businessmen from Fujian Province who came to Lasi more than 10 years ago. Already settled here, running three Chinese restaurants in Yasi. I can’t help but sincerely admire the bold spirit of the Fujian people. Like the Zhejiang people, they are spreading their branches all over the world and spreading Chinese culture and spirit.

This trip to Yasi was full of rewards and very happy. I made many Romanian friends and felt the friendliness and enthusiasm of the Romanian people. They hope that we will introduce more to Lasi and have more Chinese friends come to Lasi as guests; we are very grateful for their hospitality and sincerely invite them to Shanghai as guests. We wish the friendship between Romania and China will last forever.