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      China's vegetable powerhouse paves way for self-reliant, smart farming

      2025-01-09 01:14 Last Updated At:01-17 19:20

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shouguang City in east China's Shandong Province has set a model for agricultural transformation, using innovative techniques to achieve self-reliant, standardized, sustainable and smart production of high-quality vegetables that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.  

      Hailed as "China's vegetable capital," it is home to the biggest vegetable production and wholesale market in China.  

      Inside a greenhouse of the city, red cherry tomatoes are thriving.  

      "Recently, we've been harvesting 150 to 200 kilograms a day. Look at the leaves. They're much better than before. The leaves are greener. There are fewer pests and diseases," said a local vegetable grower while showcasing the cherry tomatoes she grows.  

      Besides cherry tomatoes, almost every town in Shouguang has a vegetable industry of some kind.  

      Now Shouguang's vegetables are in great demand all over the country. However, in the past, vegetables grown in Shouguang were for a long time being eclipsed by foreign varieties, according to Li Xishi, a planting technician from Shouguang Vegetable Hi-Tech Demonstration Park.   

      Pesticides with relatively high toxicity were used to achieve better results, which was dangerous for both food safety and for the land, Li said.  

      Li highlighted significant advancements in agricultural practices, noting the shift towards low-toxicity pesticides with low residue, alongside a greater emphasis on physical pest control and the use of organic fertilizers to improve soil structure.  

      Moreover, modern and digital technologies are driving green and standardized production, with local greenhouses equipped with smart devices interconnected through the internet, Li said.   A greenhouse in the city has achieved real-time control of temperature and root absorption to detect slight bacterial infection on vegetables.  

      "The spots are because a previous heatwave caused a slight bacterial infection. This is bacterial infection. But now, based on this temperature, based on the root absorption, we have real-time control. Now, its softness and growth points are quite normal. You can say that it's full of vitality," said another vegetable grower while explaining why there are spots on vegetables.  

      Starting in 2010, the city began to attract talented individuals, increase investment, and boost the research and development of vegetable seeds to reduce cost of planting and reliance on imports.  

      "Because seeds are the chips of agriculture. Now, an increasing number of scientific research institutions, even enterprises, are starting to research how to develop new varieties. In Shouguang, over 70 percent of seeds used are classified as independent intellectual property. It also solves the long-term situation of being monopolized by foreign varieties," Li said.

      China's vegetable powerhouse paves way for self-reliant, smart farming

      China's vegetable powerhouse paves way for self-reliant, smart farming

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      China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to offer immersive blend of tradition, technology

      2025-04-04 17:30 Last Updated At:18:07

      Blending ancient philosophy with futuristic technology, the China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will offer visitors an immersive experience where digital installations respond to touch, motion, and even seasonal changes, said an official on Wednesday.

      Themed "Designing Future Society of Our Lives," the World Expo 2025 will be held from April 13 to Oct 13 in Osaka, Japan's third-largest city.

      At a press conference held in Beijing, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced its 3,500-square-meter pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka - one of the largest foreign self-built facilities at the upcoming world exposition - will open to the public on April 13.

      Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development."

      The pavilion will include three sections to showcase China's traditional ecological wisdom, modern green development initiatives, and its vision of global cooperation in fostering a sustainable future.

      The CCPIT official said the pavilion will highlight 5,000 years of Chinese ecological wisdom, showcase modern green development, and present China's vision for a sustainable future. Visitors can expect an engaging and immersive experience.

      "A variety of interactive installations and digital technologies will bring exhibits to life, allowing visitors to appreciate intricate craftsmanship from every angle. AI technology will make the displays move and respond—visitors can scan interactive bookmarks to generate real-time landscape imagery and experiencing the feeling of co-creating a Utopian paradise. More than 10 adorable, portable smart robots will dance gracefully to music," said Li Qingshuang, vice president of the CCPIT.

      China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to offer immersive blend of tradition, technology

      China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to offer immersive blend of tradition, technology

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