During a visit to Yunnan province on Wednesday, China's leader toured a floral industry park in Lijiang, spotlighting the region's booming specialty agriculture sector. The facility produces 39.56 million roses and 900,000 calla lilies annually, commanding 90% of China's domestic market share for these blooms. Yunnan has cemented its status as the world's second-largest flower producer after Amsterdam, with Kunming Dounan Flower Market serving as its primary trading hub.
Wang Ning, Secretary of the Yunnan Province CPC Committee, emphasized the decade-long development of advanced logistics systems, including a digital auction platform and overnight delivery networks extending across Asia. The province's unique microclimates—ideal for year-round cultivation—have propelled its ascendancy in global floriculture, combining natural advantages with technological innovation.
This visit underscores Yunnan's strategic importance in China's agricultural modernization efforts. Analysts suggest the flower industry's success provides a model for sustainable rural development, blending e-commerce infrastructure with ecological resources to create high-value exports.
