Diplomats' Perspective on Anhui: From Agricultural Province to Regional Economic "Growth Pole"

HEFEI, China, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online:

"This is a rare opportunity — we have come to the new engine of China's economic growth, Anhui." So said H.E. Mr. Robert Lee, Fiji's Ambassador to China, at an exchange event in Hefei on the 3rd, which brought together 15 diplomats from Ethiopia, Fiji, Latvia, Türkiye, Botswana and other countries for an in-depth dialogue with the province.

At the opening ceremony, more than 100 Anhui-based enterprises were on display, spanning new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, photovoltaic materials, construction equipment, culture, and tourism and wellness — sectors that represent new growth points for Anhui and for the Chinese economy more broadly. Newly released figures for the first half of the year show Anhui posting an economic output of 2.737 trillion yuan and growth of 5.6%, placing it among China's top ten provinces by GDP. Known for its strength in scientific innovation and its long-termism, the province is home to firms such as iFlytek (artificial intelligence) and JAC Group (automobile manufacturing).

H.E. Prof. Lekoko S. Kenosi, Botswana's Ambassador to China, said he valued this dialogue format and would visit companies over the coming days, adding that Anhui's sci-tech enterprises demonstrate strong R&D capabilities, opening possibilities for cooperation in cultural technology and intelligent manufacturing. Ambassador Lee also noted Anhui's progress in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, seeing points of convergence with Fiji's development needs.

The week-long programme will take the diplomats to companies in Hefei, Xuancheng and Huangshan, covering construction, automobile manufacturing, culture, and tourism and wellness. In Hefei, the itinerary includes a leading construction firm and an AI park; in Xuancheng, the development of the cultural industry and a cultural exchange session; in Huangshan, eco-tourism and wellness resort projects. The organizers said the aim is to give the diplomats a fuller picture of how a Chinese provincial economy actually works, and to identify potential areas for cooperation in supply chains, green technology transfer and people-to-people exchange.

No agreements have been signed so far, but several envoys expressed interest in continuing to engage with Anhui companies after the event. Long dominated by agriculture and traditional manufacturing, Anhui has in recent years become one of the faster-growing provinces in China's regional economy, drawing investment of a certain scale from both domestic and overseas sources.

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Diplomats' Perspective on Anhui: From Agricultural Province to Regional Economic "Growth Pole"

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DCK Tools, a pro brand of Dongcheng, showcased its battery-powered lawn and garden equipment at Equip Exposition 2026, held October 21–23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. At West Wing, Booth 42577, DCK highlighted its 20V, 40V and 58V garden equipment ranges, with a fully battery-powered zero-turn riding lawn mower as a centerpiece.

Focused on lawn and landscape applications, the display covered everyday garden maintenance through to large-area lawn care. The lineup brought together equipment for mowing, trimming, cutting and clearing, providing landscape professionals and dealers with product choices suited to different property sizes, workloads and maintenance requirements.

The 20V range offered cordless options for routine garden tasks, while the 40V series further expanded DCK's garden tool selection. The 58V lineup included self-propelled mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and string trimmers for more demanding applications, broadening the brand's offering across lawn and garden maintenance.

The featured zero-turn riding lawn mower is built on DCK's 58V lithium-ion battery platform. Designed for larger lawn areas, it combines zero-turn maneuverability with flexible battery configurations and 16 cutting-height settings. Users can select battery capacity and cutting height according to their mowing requirements.

The mower's LKA line-keeping assist works with the motor controller and onboard IMU sensor to help correct directional drift, including deviation caused by slipping on slopes. Its operator controls and ergonomic seating design support convenient operation and comfort during extended mowing tasks.

Complementing the outdoor equipment showcase, DCK also presented its 20V and 40V professional power tools. DCK's 20V batteries are compatible with both its 20V garden tools and its 20V power tools, allowing users to move between garden maintenance, installation and repair tasks using the same battery platform. This shared system simplifies battery management and reduces the need for separate battery systems.

During the exhibition, visitors showed strong interest in DCK's products and provided highly positive feedback following in-depth discussions with the team and hands-on experience with the equipment.

The showcase highlighted DCK's expanding outdoor power equipment portfolio and provided an opportunity to strengthen connections with North American professional users and channel partners.

For more information, please visit www.dck-tools.com.

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DCK Showcases Battery-Powered Lawn and Garden Equipment at Equip Exposition 2026