Did you know that Guilin, a city in southern China famous for its beautiful mountains and rivers, has some cool secrets beyond its scenery? 🌄
Sure, the landscapes are amazing, but Guilin is also becoming a superstar in trade! Let’s dive into how two of its small counties are making big waves around the world. 🌊
Monk Fruit Magic in Yongfu County 🍈✨
In Yongfu County, there’s a special fruit called monk fruit, or luohan guo in Chinese. For hundreds of years, people have used it in traditional medicine. But recently, it’s become a superstar sweetener around the world! Why? Because it’s super sweet without the extra calories, making it perfect for people who want to enjoy sweetness without sugar. 🍭
Mr. Lan Fusheng, the boss of a company called Jifusi (also known as Monk Fruit Corp), has been sending monk fruit sweeteners to many countries, especially the United States. Even when trade got tricky between countries, his company stayed strong! How did they do it?
They believed in their product and knew that people love their monk fruit sweeteners. They also started selling to other countries so they wouldn’t depend on just one place. Smart move, right? Now, even if there are bumps in the road, they can keep sharing their sweet monk fruit with the world! 🌍
The Hanger Heroes of Lipu City 👕🌟
Over in Lipu City, factories are making something we all use but might not think about much: hangers! Yes, those little things that keep our clothes neat in the closet. Lipu is known as China’s “hanger capital,” making over 4 billion hangers every year! That’s enough hangers for everyone on Earth to have more than one. 😮
Companies in Lipu aren’t just making any hangers; they’re making better hangers faster by using cool machines and new technology. Even when international trade got tough, they kept going strong. They started selling hangers to new places like Europe and Southeast Asia.
Mr. Mao Huilin, who runs one of these hanger companies, says that because they improved their factories early on, they aren’t as worried about changes in the market. They’re like superheroes, ready for any challenge! 🦸
Staying Strong in Changing Times 💪
Both the monk fruit businesses and the hanger factories show how Guilin is more than just a pretty face. The people here work hard, think ahead, and find ways to share their special products with the world.
Even when things get tricky between countries, these companies keep going. They find new friends to trade with and new ways to make their products even better.
So next time you enjoy something sweet without sugar or hang up your favorite shirt, think about the amazing people in Guilin who helped make that possible! 😊
The Big Lesson 🌟
Guilin teaches us that with creativity and determination, we can overcome challenges and share our talents with the world. Who knows, maybe you have a sweet idea or a handy invention that could make a difference too!
Reference(s):
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