An educated young farmer in southwest China's Sichuan Province is revolutionizing agricultural production through innovative technologies and business models.
Two years ago, 28-year-old Tang Xinchen chose to resign from an internet company in Chengdu City, capital of the province, and work as a farmer managing a 13-hectare orchard and a 66-hectare rice field in his hometown Qionglai County.
He equips his farm with drones, sensors and automated machinery, and market their products through various online platforms.
"In the beginning, I simply wanted to create new personal value and explore new fields. During that time, I came back to collaborate with a local enterprise to promote local kiwi. Through in-depth research, I discovered that we faced challenges not only on the sales side but also in the cultivation process. The fruits we were producing varied in shape and size and lacked standardization," Tang said.
Through self-study and consulting professionals, it took Tang two months to clear four hectares of dead kiwi in the orchard and replant with oranges. He also improved the soil, pruned and replanted the remaining 9.3 hectares of kiwi. Additionally, he implemented various new technologies and strategies to address the challenges of traditional farming methods.
"[When we designed our orchard,] we allocated space for mechanical equipment and unmanned vehicles, leaving a very large aisle for them," Tang said. To streamline the fruit selection and quality control and achieve better prices for his oranges, he collaborated with a technology company last year to develop an AI sorter. He also shared short videos detailing the co-creation process on the internet.
His short videos have received tens of millions of views. Last year, more than 50,000 kilograms of oranges and 50,000 kilograms of kiwi were sold. The use of scientific and technological methods along with internet promotion has reshaped villagers' understanding and brought them tangible income. Tang plans to further promote standardized planting and technological innovation to establish a planting alliance.
"When we apply advanced science and technology in agricultural production, our aim is to solve problems. It must withstand the test of the market, be capable of mass production, be replicable, and be adoptable by thousands of farmers," Tang said.
Young Chinese farmer adopts intelligent tech for agricultural production
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a restrictive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, during which they had in-depth exchanges on strategic issues of common concern.
The world is undergoing changes unseen in a century and entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, Xi noted, adding that in the face of the ever-evolving world landscape with volatility and turmoil, China has maintained its strategic resolve.
He said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have overcome various difficulties and challenges, and are striving to promote high-quality development and Chinese modernization.
China is willing to work with Russia and other countries to enhance solidarity and cooperation, steer global governance in the right direction, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote world peace and common development, Xi said.
Noting that China's development is unstoppable and that no force can contain China's growth and progress, Putin said that Russia is willing to improve cooperation with China and other Global South countries to promote international fairness and justice, and to work toward a more equal and multipolar world.
The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis.
Xi elaborated on China's consistent position and efforts to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine issue, stressing that to deal with any major issue, it is necessary to address both the symptoms and the root causes, and to plan for the present as well as for the long term.
He said the core of the Global Security Initiative is advocating the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and the fundamental solution to the Ukraine issue is to promote the establishment of a new balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture.
Xi said China supports the convening of an international peace conference recognized by Russia and Ukraine at an appropriate time with equal participation and fair discussion of all options, so as to push for an early political settlement of the Ukraine issue, and China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
Putin introduced the relevant views and positions of Russia, saying that Russia appreciates China's objective, just and balanced position on the Ukraine issue and welcomes China to continue to play an important and constructive role in the political settlement of the issue. Russia is committed to resolving the Ukraine issue through political negotiations and is willing to demonstrate sincerity and maintain close communication with China in this regard, he said.
Xi said that over the years, they have had many meetings and every exchange has been candid, in-depth and fruitful.
Xi said he is ready to stay in close contact with President Putin and work together to steer the development of China-Russia relations in the right direction, guide the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era to achieve steady and lasting progress, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and contribute to world security and stability.
Putin thanked Xi for his warm hospitality, saying that he is willing to maintain close communication with Xi, implement the important consensus reached between them, and ensure the full development of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
