Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited an apple production base to learn about the development of the modern fruit industry while inspecting Tianshui City in northwest China's Gansu Province.
Xi inspected the city of Baoji in northwest China's Shaanxi Province and the city of Tianshui in neighboring Gansu Province from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
Located in the Maiji District of Tianshui City, the apple production base, which began construction in 2005, spans three townships and 25 villages, covering an area of 10,000 hectares.
The production base serves as a demonstration site for modern agriculture, integrating fruit production, technological innovation, tourism, and diverse educational opportunities.
It has partnered with leading companies and distributors, enhanced its marketing systems, and introduced a variety of marketing strategies, which ensure that the apples not only grow well but also sell well in the market.
In 2023, the base produced 220,000 tons, or 600 million yuan's (84.27 million U.S. dollars) worth, of apples.
The average per capita net income from fruit growing in the region has surpassed 8,000 yuan (1,123 U.S. dollars), leading to increased incomes for 9,163 households and 41,300 individuals.
Xi learns about development of modern fruit industry in Tianshui
Xi learns about development of modern fruit industry in Tianshui
