By Jack Evans
To actively support the development of foreign-related rule of law initiatives, integrate legal education resources across the district, and contribute to building a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, Baoshan District has launched a carefully planned foreign-related legal awareness short video titled “Lily and David’s Legal Journey Through Baoshan.” Centered on Baoshan’s distinctive cruise tourism industry, the video focuses on the most common legal concerns of inbound and outbound travelers, particularly foreign visitors.
Presented in a lively and engaging vlog format, the video creates an immersive legal education experience. Through the “legal journey” of David, a foreign tourist, and Lily, his Chinese guide, the story connects a series of uniquely Baoshan experiences, including customs clearance at the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, cycling along the waterfront, and visits to historical museums and exhibition halls. These scenes realistically portray legal situations that travelers may encounter during their journeys.
At the cruise terminal, the video highlights common legal requirements related to border inspection procedures, customs declarations, and visa compliance, helping foreign visitors quickly understand China’s basic entry and exit regulations. During the waterfront cycling segment, the video seamlessly incorporates practical legal knowledge such as traffic rules, cycling safety, and the proper use of non-motorized vehicle lanes, enhancing visitors’ awareness of safe travel practices. In the museum and exhibition hall scenes, the discussion expands to broader legal topics including cultural relic protection, public order, and privacy rights, fostering a deeper understanding of the local legal environment among foreign visitors.
Through natural conversations and interactive scenarios between Lily and David, the video transforms what might otherwise be complex legal concepts into easy-to-understand and engaging stories, combining educational value with entertainment. The production is rich in “Baoshan characteristics,” showcasing the district’s unique cruise culture, waterfront scenery, and cultural heritage, while also embracing an “international perspective” by taking into account cross-cultural communication preferences and language expression. As a result, legal concepts become easier to understand, remember, and apply in real-life situations.
“Lily and David’s Legal Journey Through Baoshan” is not only an innovative initiative in Baoshan District’s efforts to promote foreign-related legal awareness, but also an important step toward integrating legal culture with international tourism services. Looking ahead, Baoshan will continue to enhance the reach and impact of foreign-related legal services through high-quality content and diverse communication channels, contributing to the development of a higher-level law-based and internationalized business environment and showcasing Baoshan’s commitment to legal innovation and international engagement.