Welcome to Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province and host city of this academic conference. Nestled on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau at an average elevation of 1,100 meters, it is recognized as China’s “Capital of Summer Retreat” with a subtropical climate (summer avg. 22–24°C, October 18–25°C), 95%+ air quality, and 55%+ forest cover—offering ideal cool, fresh conditions for scholarly exchange. As a southwest China hub, it leads the National Big Data Pilot Zone with tech clusters (e.g., Huawei/Tencent data centers) and hosts key institutions like Guizhou University (“Double First-Class”) and the Institute of Geochemistry, CAS, fostering strengths in mountain agriculture, materials science, ethnic medicine, and data applications. The transport network includes high-speed rail (Shanghai-Kunming/Guiyang-Guangzhou lines), Longdongbao Airport (11 km away, 100+ routes), and highways linking Chengdu-Chongqing and the Greater Bay Area. Culturally, it blends Han heritage with Miao/Bouyei traditions (e.g., Qingyan Ancient Town, Wenchang Pavilion) and natural sites (Qianling Park, Tianhe Pool), with comprehensive conference facilities to support your stay. We look forward to productive discussions in this vibrant yet serene setting.