As a prime example of Sino-Vietnamese cooperation in power generation, Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station not only contributes to the economic growth and people’s well-being in Sapa but also fosters hydroelectricity development in northern Vietnam. It acts as a bridge, powered by electricity, for communication and collaboration between China and Vietnam. The narrative of struggles embedded in the construction and operation of Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station, as well as the ever-deepening Sino-Vietnamese friendship in the realm of power cooperation, captivated members from diverse cultural background of the visiting delegation.
Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, who has taught at Hoang Lien primary school for 16 years, vividly recalled the pre-hydropower era. She remembered the treacherous roads that made commuting by foot the only viable option, even leading to the loss of her newly purchased quilt on her way back from her wedding. The completion of the hydropower station in 2012 paved a smoother, “electrified” path for villagers.
Lee J. Barrett, a British key opinion leaders, was keenly interested in the station’s impact on the local economy and villagers’ lives. Nguyen Hong Quang, the plant manager, explained that all 25 employees are Vietnamese and the station consistently supplies clean energy, generating an average of approximately 118 million kWh annually.
For Nguyen Van Huong, another teacher at the school, electricity serves as a mental “nourishment”, enabling students to broaden their horizons through computers and the internet.
Zhao Junyong, Deputy General Manager of Vietnam-China Power Investment Company Limited, reminisced about the first Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organized by the hydropower station’s staff for Séo Chong Hô Village the year after its operation. With electricity and improved roads, villagers, children and employees joyfully celebrated together. It has become a tradition for station employees to prepare gifts for local schoolchildren during significant festivals.
Vietnamese social media influencer Duong Duc Tam and Vietnamese overseas student Nguyen Phi Long, inspired by these heartwarming stories of “electricity connecting hearts” that bear witness to Sino-Vietnamese friendship, engaged in profound discussions with representatives from Vietnam-China Power Investment Company Limited and Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station on topics of their interest.
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