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1.Mature Vinegar Construction Project in QingxuCounty,

Taiyuan City

I. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Qingxu County Investment Promotion Service Center

(II) Address: No. 105, North Meijin Street, Qingxu County, TaiyuanCity

II. Market Prospects of the Project

As consumers’ interest in healthy diet continues to rise, vinegar is nolonger confined to traditional culinary uses. It is increasingly valuedasanutritional beverage and a health supplement. China’s vinegar industryisgrowing rapidly, with production reaching approximately 4.61 milliontons in 2022, marking a 3.83% year-on-year increase. Market researchindicates that demand for vinegar is expanding at a rate of 10%annually. Currently, Qingxu County is home to 81 vinegar-related enterprises, morethan 60,000 mu of sorghum cultivation bases, 3 national 4A-level vinegar

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cultural tourism sites, 1 “China Time-honored Brand”, and 4 provincial

vinegar technology research centers. These assets have developed 6major

product lines and over 200 varieties, including mature vinegar, flavoredvinegar, health vinegar, and vinegar beverages, with 249 valid patents, 41of which pertain to vinegar. This has led to the formation of a vinegar

industry cluster led by brands such as Zilin, Shuita, Meijin, and Donghu, with an annual output of 800,000 tons - accounting for 80%of theprovince’s production. The industry’s output value reaches RMB6.5billion annually, with products exported to 36 countries and regions. Theindustry also creates nearly 100,000 jobs, and trains a large number of

skilled workers ensuring the transmission of traditional techniques. Upon completion of the project, Qingxu County will adopt ahigh-quality development model for the specialty town, fosteringchain-driven cluster growth where “the growth of one towndrivesregional progress, and regional success enhances overall development”. This approach will significantly boost competitiveness, attract

high-quality external enterprises, and create a regional industrial

agglomeration effect. As a result, costs will be reduced, and local market

gaps will be effectively filled. Therefore, the project will present

promising market prospects. III. Project Overview

(I) Project Background: \"Qingxu Mature Vinegar\" is one of thefour

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famous vinegars in China, boasting a history of over 3,000 years andrecognized as the authentic origin of Shanxi Mature Vinegar. Inrecent

years, Qingxu County has been dedicated to “capitalizing on its strengthsin the vinegar industry”, “effectively promoting the vinegar industry”andenhancing the prestigious reputation of “China’s Vinegar Capital •Qingxu”. Since its selection as one of the first ten Industry-specific townsin Shanxi Province in 2022, to further the development of this specialtytown, Qingxu has been deeply committed to continuously enhancingtheprestigious “China’s Vinegar Capital • Qingxu” brand, and embracingthemission of “preserving the quality of Qingxu vinegar is preservingthequality of Shanxi vinegar”. With the Qingxu Specialty Food IndustryCluster as its main hub, the county has vigorously pursuedtheconstruction of the Mature Vinegar industry in Qingxu County. To protect the brand and unique production techniques of maturevinegar, ensure its quality, and inherit and promote its traditional culture, Shanxi Province has implemented the Shanxi Mature Vinegar ProtectionRegulations and the 2023 Shanxi Vinegar Industry Development ActionPlan. Furthermore, Qingxu Mature Vinegar (Qingxu County) has beendesignated as one of Shanxi’s first ten key provincial Industry-specifictowns, with continued support for the development of the “QingxuRural

e-Town”. In 2023, Qingxu County hosted the “2023 Flavor China-

International Vinegar Industry Chain Expo”, earning recognitionas one

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of the “Top Ten Seasoning Bases in China”. Additionally, the countyinnovatively released the first domestic vinegar encyclopedia, ChineseVinegar Canon. (II) Location: Within the Qingxu Specialty Food Industry Cluster. (III) Content and Scale: the project will primarily utilize plannedland within the Qingxu Specialty Food Industry Cluster, coveringa total

area of 17.7 square kilometers. With the specialty town and industrial

chain as the main drivers and the Qingxu Specialty Food Industry Cluster

as the primary base, the project will focus on developing the maturevinegar-based agricultural product deep processing industrial chaincluster and addressing local enterprise market gaps. The strategy includesstrengthening leading enterprises, extending the industrial chain, buildingclusters, and establishing brands to create a distinctive, well-structured, and complete vinegar industry cluster. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 5.5 billion. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Resources: Qingxu consists of \"30% mountains, 10%water, and60% farmland,\" with suitable latitude, a monsoon climate, distinct

seasons, and abundant springs and water, averaging 2,547.6 hours of

sunshine and 427.88 mm of precipitation annually, making it ideal for thegrowth and fermentation of vinegar-making microorganisms. Thefavorable weather and geographical position have contributed to Qingxu’s

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reputation for producing “the world’s best vinegar”. (II) Location: Qingxu County is strategically located at a vital

crossroads, connecting the east with the west and the south with the north. It borders 2 cities and 8 counties/districts, with a well-developedtransportation network including high-speed railways and national

highways, efficient urban road interchanges, and expandingshort-distance air transport routes. The “Railway, Highway and Airport”modern transportation network continues to mature, with major logisticscompanies like Yunda and J&T Express establishing Shanxi central

warehouses in Qingxu, serving the entire province and the nation. Thecounty is integrated into the provincial capital’s 20-minute livingcircle, 30-minute economic circle, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei three-hour

economic circle. With over 6,300 offline distributors and the initial

success of the rural e-town initiative, all vinegar enterprises haveestablished online stores on platforms like Taobao, providingfertileground for the integration of retail both online and offline. (III) Cultures: The traditional technique of brewing mature vinegar

in Qingxu dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, was refinedduringthe Ming and Qing Dynasties, and reached its pinnacle in moderntimes. It has been listed in the first batch of National Intangible Cultural

Heritage. Qingxu is also home to 3 national 4A-level vinegar cultural

tourism sites, 1 “China Time-honored Brand”, and 4 national and

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provincial intangible cultural heritage inheritors. Additionally, Qingxuhas compiled and published the first domestic vinegar encyclopedia, Chinese Vinegar Canon. (IV) Policy: In December 2020, the China National Light IndustryCouncil and the National Food Management Center of China Light

Industry jointly awarded Qingxu the title of “China’s Vinegar Capital”. InAugust 2022, China’s Vinegar Capital - Qingxu was selected for theProvincial Rural e-Town Cultivation Project, and in September, “QingxuMature Vinegar” was recognized as one of the province’s first tenIndustry-specific towns. The vinegar industry is nowexperiencingunprecedented opportunities for growth. (V) Industries: Qingxu County is home to 81 vinegar-relatedenterprises and 4 provincial vinegar technology research centers. Theseentities have successively developed over 200 varieties across 6major

product lines, including mature vinegar, flavored vinegar, health vinegar, and vinegar beverages, under well-known trademarks like “Zilin”and“Shuita”. The vinegar industry cluster, led by four major brands (Zilin, Shuita, Meijin, and Donghu), has taken shape within the provincial

specialty food industry cluster, producing 800,000 tons of vinegar

annually - accounting for 20% of the national production - and leadinginregional vinegar production and sales volume. Products are exportedto36 countries and regions, including Japan, South Korea, Europe, andthe

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United States, with an annual industrial output value of RMB6.5 billion, supporting nearly 100,000 jobs. (VI) Quality: Qingxu Mature Vinegar is renowned for its distinctivequalities - “sour, smooth, sweet, fragrant, and fresh”, making it not onlyan exceptional seasoning but also a product with medicinal andhealthbenefits, earning the saying, “With two ounces of vinegar at home, there’sno need for a pharmacy”. Currently, the Shanxi Provincial KeyLaboratory of Vinegar Fermentation Science and Engineering is nowoperational, and products like Codonopsis & Astragalus Vinegar, whichcombine medicinal and edible ingredients, have been successfullylaunched. Zilin, Shuita, and Meijin were the first in China to pass theFAcertification for brewed vinegar, and a national-level vinegar product

testing and research center is now officially operational. The vinegar

industry is advancing toward high-end, standardized, and brandeddevelopment. V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

The project enjoys convenient access to a well-establishedtransportation network that includes National Highway 208, G339YuguRoad, Taitai Road, and County Roads 241 and 238. (II) Supporting Facilities and Referential Energy Prices

The project area is fully equipped with essential infrastructure,

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including water supply, electricity, heating, and telecommunications, all

capable of meeting the project’s demands. Non-residential water use: RMB 6.1/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 4.8/m2

/month

Industrial and commercial electricity (above 35 kV): RMB0.6613/kW⋅h

Large industrial electricity (above 220 kV): RMB 0.4879/kW⋅hVI. Project Progress

(I) Project Construction Progress: The foundational constructionisnearing completion. (II) Preliminary Procedures for the Project: The project is under

planning and preparation, and efforts are being made to attract

investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Enterprises involved in vinegar productionequipment manufacturing, raw material supply, product researchandtesting, packaging materials (bottles, jars, boxes), warehousingandlogistics, e-commerce, and cultural tourism, and other related upstreamand downstream enterprises. Planned Investment: RMB 5.5 billion. Cooperation Mode: Joint venture and partnerships. VIII. Preferential Policies and Service Measures for Investment

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Promotion

A dedicated development fund will be established; 40,000muof

land will be made available, and 1,370 talent apartments will beconstructed. The project offers incentives such as “one-time support”and“annual awards” for high-end talents, along with benefits includinghousing subsidies, education support for children, and medical coverage. These measures are designed to attract and retain talents to live andworkin Qingxu. IX. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Liu Feng

Unit: Qingxu County Investment Promotion Service Center

Tel: 131 3300 9600, 0351-2965555

Email: qxxtcj@163.com

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2. Fungus Industrial Park Project inDayouTownship, Wuxiang County, Changzhi CityI. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Wangzhuanggou Village Shareholding EconomicCooperative in Dayou Township, Wuxiang County

(II) Address: Wangzhuanggou Village, Dayou Town, WuxiangCounty, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province

(III) Introduction: Established on March 30, 2020, WangzhuanggouVillage Shareholding Economic Cooperative in Dayou Town, WuxiangCounty, is registered in Wangzhuanggou Village, Dayou Town, WuxiangCounty, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. The Cooperative’s scopeof

business includes the management and operation of collective assets, thedevelopment and utilization of collective resources, the promotionandsupport of agricultural production, financial management, andprofit

distribution. Additionally, the Cooperative has invested in one external

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company. II. Market Prospects of the Project

China’s edible fungus industry is traditionally divided intothe“mushrooms in the south and black fungus in the north” productionpattern. Black fungus, characterized with cold tolerance and sensitivitytotemperature, is primarily cultivated in temperate regions of the NorthernHemisphere, particularly in countries like China, Japan, North Korea, andSouth Korea. Among these, China is the world’s leading producer of

black fungus, contributing over 90% of global output. In 2022, China’sblack fungus production expanded, reaching 7.49 million tons, reflectinga 6.48% year-on-year growth. The production of black fungusin2023 showed a noticeable increase. Black Fungus IndustryTheblack fungus industry primarily serves the catering sector, retail

wholesalers, and individual consumers, with retail wholesalers, such as supermarkets and convenience stores, constitutingthelargest market segment, followed by supermarkets andindividual consumers. Wuxiang County, located in Changzhi Cityat

the southeastern gateway of Shanxi Province, boasts a well-developedtransportation infrastructure. This location enables the local blackfungusproducts to serve not only neighboring provinces like Hebei, Henan, andShandong but also first-tier markets such as Beijing, Shanghai, andTianjin, presenting substantial market potential.

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III. Project Overview

(I) Project Background: The project is situated in WangzhuanggouVillage, Dayou Town, an area characterized by its high altitude, lowlatitude, long hours of sunlight, and significant temperature variations. With a forest coverage rate of 56.9%, this unique ecological environment

and climate make Wangzhuanggou an ideal location for cultivatingblackfungus. The cultivation water is sourced entirely fromthe pure mountainsprings of the Qingquan River. The low humidity in the area minimizespest infestations, allowing for the production of organic black funguses. They are prized for their uniform black and white coloring, tightlycurlededges, thin leaves with an irregular outline, and a light yet firmandsmooth texture. They exude a refreshing aroma and are rich in nutrients, including proteins, iron, calcium, phosphorus, carotene, and vitamins. Wangzhuanggou black funguses are renowned for their health benefits, including detoxifying the body, replenishing qi and blood, loweringbloodpressure, and even offering anti-cancer properties. (II) Location: Wangzhuanggou Village, Dayou Town, WuxiangCounty, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. (III) Content and Scale: The project plans to builda300-square-meter production workshop for black fungus cultivationbags, 3 cold storage facilities totaling 760 square meters, a 320-square-meter

office area, a 480-square-meter greenhouse for black funguses, a

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3,600-square-meter leveled material yard, an 800-square-meter

mechanical cold storage facility, and supporting facilities includinga1-kilometer access road, 1 set of filling and capping equipment, 1set of

fungus cultivation equipment, a processing systemfor the productionworkshop, as well as crushing and fungus production equipment. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 6.95 million. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: Wuxiang County enjoys a prime location, positionedat

the relative center among cities like Taiyuan, Changzhi, Pingyao, Handan, Xingtai, Yangquan, and Jiaozuo, serving as a vital transportation hub. Thecounty is well-served by two major highways (Taiyuan-Changzhi

Expressway and Xingtai-Fenyang Expressway), a national highway(National Highway 208), two provincial roads (Yuhuang RoadandNanqin Road), and two railways (Taiyuan-Jiaozuo RailwayandWuxiang-Zuoquan Railway). Additionally, Wuxiang is within anhour’sdrive of two major airports - Taiyuan Airport and Changzhi Airport. Thisextensive transportation network, running both north-south and east-west, significantly reduces travel time between Wuxiang and surroundingcities.(II) Industries: The black fungus industry in Shanxi Province beganrelatively late and was, for a long time, dominated by small-scale, farmer-led production. The primary cultivation method involved growing

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black funguses on logs in forested mountain areas, with some small-scaleopen-field cultivation. However, over the past decade, the industryhasseen significant growth, particularly in the cultivation of black fungus, with open-field cultivation emerging as the predominant method. According to statistics, in 2010, Shanxi produced 2.6 million cultivationlogs with few large-scale enterprises. By 2022, the cultivation scalehadsurged to nearly 100 million logs - an almost 40-fold increase over twelveyears. The total fresh product output now exceeds 180,000 tons, andtheindustry shows strong potential for continued expansion. (III) Environment: Wuxiang County is located at 37°Nlatitude, anoptimal zone for agricultural growth, with significant day-night

temperature differences that favor crop development. WangzhuanggouVillage in Dayou Town, with its high altitude, low latitude, long hours of

sunlight, and considerable temperature variation, has a forest coveragerate of 56.9%. The area’s unique ecological environment and climateconditions, combined with the use of pure spring water fromtheQingquan River for cultivation, make Wangzhuanggou an ideal locationfor black fungus production. V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

This project is surrounded by two major highways(Taiyuan-Changzhi Expressway and Xingtai-Fenyang Expressway), a

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national highway (National Highway 208), two provincial roads(Yuhuang Road and Nanqin Road), two railways (Taiyuan-JiaozuoRailway and Wuxiang-Zuoquan Railway), and two airports (TaiyuanAirport and Changzhi Airport) within on hour’s drive, which forms anextensive transportation network, running both north-south and east-west. (II) Supporting Facilities and Referential Energy Prices

The project area is fully equipped with essential infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, heating, and telecommunications, all

capable of meeting the project’s demands. Non-residential water use: RMB 4.5/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 7.2/m2

/month

Industrial and commercial electricity (above 35 kV): RMB0.4959/kW⋅h

Large industrial electricity (above 220 kV): RMB0.4942/kW⋅hVI. Project Progress

The project is under planning and preparation, and efforts are beingmade to attract investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Upstream and downstream enterprises involvedin the agriculture and agricultural product processing industries. Planned Investment: RMB 6.95 million. Cooperation Mode: Sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnerships.

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VIII. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Cheng Weigang

Unit Wangzhuanggou Village Shareholding Economic Cooperativein Dayou Township, Wuxiang County

Tel： 155 3612 8900

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3. Alcomij China Factory Project

in Changzhi City Economic andTechnological Development ZoneI. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Administration Committee of Changzhi City Economicand Technological Development Zone

(II) Address: Facility agriculture refers to a modern agricultural

production method that utilizes advanced production equipment, modernagricultural engineering technology, and management techniques tocontrol environmental parameters such as temperature, light, water, soil, air, and nutrients within protected facilities like greenhouses andplastictunnels. This approach improves the growth conditions for crops suchasvegetables, fruit trees, and flowers, reducing or alleviatingtheir

dependence on natural conditions. By optimizing limited land useandrequiring less labor, facility agriculture establishes a year-round

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continuous production system, enabling efficient and high-qualityplant

production. This method is characterized by its ability to produceoff-season crops, offer diverse production options, and achieve highinput, high output, and high efficiency in the industry. II. Market Prospects of the Project

In recent years, the development of facility agriculture in Chinahasbeen rapid, with cultivated areas expanding to 40 million mu, accountingfor about 1/40 of the nation’s arable land. With ongoing technological

advancements, modern facility agriculture is gradually becomingmoredigital and intelligent, significantly improving agricultural productionefficiency and profitability. By 2030, the scale of facility agricultureisexpected to further expand, with more rational regional layouts andsignificantly improved technological and equipment conditions. Thisexpansion will play a crucial role in ensuring national food securityandpromoting high-quality agricultural development. Given that facilityagriculture often operates within greenhouses and other environmentswith limited space, there is a growing need for small, multifunctional, andeco-friendly agricultural machinery suitable for the environments of

facility agriculture. Therefore, the development of efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly smart agricultural machineryis essential for the future growth of facility agriculture in China. III. Project Overview

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(I) Project Background: Currently, as China embarks on a newjourney toward building a modern socialist country, economicdevelopment and the consumption patterns of urban and rural residentsare rapidly evolving. The demand for food is becoming increasinglydiverse, making the development of modern facility agriculture anurgent

and significant task. The Dutch company Alcomij plans to establishitsfirst factory outside of the Netherlands in China, with the intentionof

setting up two production bases in the north and south of the country. If

this collaboration leads to the involvement of the Hordijk GroupinChangzhi City, it would create a significant impact on China’s facilityhorticulture industry, greatly enhancing the country’s capabilities infacility horticulture construction technology and equipment. (II) Location: Changzhi City Economic and Technological

Development Zone. (III) Content and Scale: The first phase of the project will involvethe construction of a 30,000-square-meter factory, with single-storybuildings ranging from 10 to 15 meters in height, including productionarea, storage area, a research and development center, and supportingoffice facilities. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 150 million. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: The core area of the project is situated near Changzhi’s

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two major highway hubs (Changzhi and Changzhi South), approximately3 kilometers and 7 kilometers away, respectively. These hubs canbereached within 5 to 10 minutes by car. The project is also 3to5kilometers away from Changzhi South High-Speed Railway StationandChangzhi East High-Speed Railway Station, accessible within 10to15minutes by car. High-speed rail offers quick connections, with a 4-hour

journey to Beijing and just 1 hour to Taiyuan and Zhengzhou. Additionally, the project is adjacent to Changzhi Wangcun Airport, whichis just a 15-minute drive away. (II) Environment: Facility agriculture equipment manufacturingisone of the three core industrial chains in the Changzhi EconomicDevelopment Zone. Establishing the project in this zone will facilitatecollaboration with upstream and downstream industries and provideconvenient access to labor resources. Furthermore, Changzhi is locatedat

37°N latitude, an optimal zone for agricultural growth, with significant

day-night temperature differences that favor crop development. V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

This project is surrounded by two major highways(Taiyuan-Changzhi Expressway and Xingtai-Fenyang Expressway), anational highway (National Highway 208), two provincial roads(Yuhuang Road and Nanqin Road), two railways (Taiyuan-Jiaozuo

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Railway and Wuxiang-Zuoquan Railway), and two airports (TaiyuanAirport and Changzhi Airport) within on hour’s drive, which forms anextensive transportation network, running both north-south and east-west. (II) Supporting Facilities and Referential Energy Prices

The project is located within the Economic Development Zone, which is fully equipped with essential infrastructure, includingwater

supply, electricity, heating, and telecommunications, all capableof

meeting the project’s demands. Non-residential water use: RMB 4.5/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 7.2/m2

/month

Large industrial electricity (above 220 kV): RMB0.4942/kW⋅hVI. Project Progress

The project is under planning and preparation, and efforts are beingmade to attract investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Upstream and downstream enterprises involvedin the agriculture and agricultural product processing industries. Planned Investment: RMB 200 million. Cooperation Mode: Sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnerships. VIII. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Xue Ke

Unit: Administration Committee of Changzhi City Economicand

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Technological Development Zone

Tel: 180 3554 7969

Email: 359738786@qq.com

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4. Cold-chain Bee Products DeepProcessing Project in Qinshui County,

Jincheng City

I. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Shanxi Qinshui Agricultural and Forestry Investment

Development Co., Ltd. (II) Address: Miaogou Village, Gang Town

(III) Introduction: As a member of the Jincheng CityRural

Revitalization Initiative, this company is based in Jincheng City, Shanxi

Province and primarily engages in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries, with a registered capital of RMB 100 million. II. Market Prospects of the Project

Bee products, including honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, beeswax, bee pupae, and bee venom, are among the most nutritionally completefood and medicinal products. These products have complex compositions

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and are known for their ability to regulate physiological functions, boost

immunity, increase physical strength, reduce fatigue, combat aging, inhibit tumors, and enhance beauty. They also play a role in treatingandassisting in the treatment of various chronic diseases. Due tothesebenefits, bee products have attracted significant attention fromscholarsworldwide, leading to extensive research and development inthechemical, pharmacological, and clinical applications of bee products. In2022, China’s honey production reached 461,900 tons. With the riseof

consumer demand and the growing popularity of e-commerce, the saleschannels for bee products have become increasingly diversified, withonline sales accounting for a growing share each year. China is a major

exporter of bee products, with key markets including the EuropeanUnion, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. In 2022, China’s honeyexports totaled 156,000 tons, ranking among the highest globally. Currently, the global per capita consumption of honey is 200 grams, indicating strong market potential. Overall, international demand for keybee products such as honey, royal jelly, pollen, and propolis is expectedtogrow steadily. With the development and application of deep processingtechnologies, bee products are increasingly being used in pharmaceuticalsand cosmetics, leading to higher added value and rising economicbenefits. III. Project Overview

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(I) Project Background: Qinshui County is the largest beekeepingcounty in Shanxi Province and was awarded the title “Hometownof

Honeybees in China” by the Chinese Beekeeping Society in 2015, withfavorable conditions for beekeeping. Qinshui has the largest groupof

beekeepers in the country, and its long-standing beekeeping traditionshave resulted in high levels of expertise among local beekeepers, ensuring both the quality and quantity of bee products. The healthcareand wellness industry is a sunrise sector, and with the aging population, increased health awareness, and a pursuit of higher living standards, thedemand for bee products is expected to grow significantly. To promotebeekeeping, the county government has introduced supportive policies, such as a 100-yuan subsidy per new beehive purchased. The landallocated for the expansion of the bee product processing plant has beenincluded in the key projects of the county government since 2015, covering an area of 30 mu. Furthermore, there is currently a severescarcity of quality bee products in the market, and none of the existingbrands possess both quality and influence, providing unique inherent

advantages for project investment and laying various conditions for thedevelopment of Qinshui as a distribution center for premiumbee productsin China. (II) Location: Within Qinshui County, Jincheng City. (III) Content and Scale: The project plans to establish 50,000new

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beehives across all towns in the county and purchase 50,000 standardbeehives to develop a base of 50,000 bee colonies. The project plans toexpand a 100-square-meter bee product workshop, a 200-square-meter

warehouse, 500 square meters of office space for bee product displays, quality testing, and other functions, and a cold storage facility for beeproduct preservation. It will also establish production lines for honey, royal jelly, pollen, and propolis, and acquire bee product testingandlaboratory equipment and other auxiliary equipment. It plans to expandone bee products processing plant in Kongbixuan Village, ZhengzhuangTown, adding a processing capacity of 1,000 tons of bee products. Theproject aims to expand the county’s total beehive capacity to 100,000. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 170 million. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: Qinshui County is located in the southeastern part of

Shanxi Province, at the junction of the Taihang, Taiyue, and Zhongtiaomountain ranges, along the middle reaches of the Qinhe River. Thecounty enjoys a strategic location, situated at the intersection of threemajor cities: Jincheng, Linfen, and Yuncheng. The area is well-connectedby road, with highways such as the Anyang Expressway, Lingchuan-Houma Expressway, and provincial roads S331 andS334running through the region. Additionally, the Houma-Yueshan Railwaypasses through the county, with a station at Qinshui, providing convenient

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transportation links. (II) Industries: Qinshui County has a long history of beekeeping, dating back 2,500 years according to records fromthe Kangxi CountyAnnals. The local people began rearing native bees (Apis cerana), withasaying that has been passed down for centuries: “Keep three or five hives, and never worry about food, drink, or clothing”. By the Kangxi Periodof

the Qing Dynasty, beekeeping in Qinshui had developed significantly, with honey becoming an important local product. By the 1930s, thecounty had over 8,000 hives, making beekeeping an important economicsource of income for local farmers. (III) Environment: Qinshui County boasts a forest coverage rateof

53.4% and a greening rate of 57.3%. Due to its distinct vertical climate, well-preserved natural vegetation, pristine environment, and uniquenatural ecology, particularly rich in nectar and pollen resources, it is oftenreputed as a “paradise for beekeepers”. The county is home to more than100 species of nectar and pollen plants across over 40 botanical families, covering an area of 133,830 hectares. Of particular note is the 26,666.7hectares of locust trees, which are renowned nationwide for their largearea, widespread distribution, high nectar yield, stable production, andsuperior quality. Qinshui is one of China’s most famous sources of

high-quality locust honey and one of the primary production areas for oneof China’s four renowned honey types - locust honey.

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V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

The traffic conditions around the project are good. (II) Supporting Facilities and Reference Energy Prices for theProject

The supporting facilities of the project are basically complete. Non-residential water use: RMB 4.3/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 7.2/m2

/month

Large Industrial Electricity (above 220kV): RMB 0.4942 /kWhVI. Project Progress

The project is under planning and preparation, and efforts are beingmade to attract investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Upstream and downstream enterprises involvedin the agriculture and agricultural product processing industries. Planned Investment: RMB 170 million. Cooperation Mode: Joint venture and partnerships. VIII. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Wang Sanhong

Unit: Shanxi Qinshui Agriculture and Forestry Investment

Development Co., Ltd. Tel: 138 3431 7367

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5. Creative Agricultural ForsythiaComprehensive Development ProjectinLingchuan County, JinchengCityI. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Lingchuan County Rural Agricultural Investment

Development Co., Ltd. (II) Address: No. 3 Apartment Building, Yangzaihe EntrepreneurshipIncubation Base, Pingcheng Town, Lingchuan County

(III) Introduction: Established in February 2020, Lingchuan CountyRural Agricultural Investment Development Co., Ltd. is a state-ownedenterprise with independent legal status and financial accountingfunctions. The company was founded with funds raised by the People'sGovernment of Lingchuan County, with the State-owned AssetsSupervision and Administration Commission of People’s Government of

Lingchuan County authorized to fulfill the investor’s responsibilities. It

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serves as the primary entity for financing, investing, and operatingprojects related to the county’s rural revitalization strategy, under theauthorization of the People’s Government of Lingchuan County. II. Market Prospects of the Project

Forsythia, a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, isrenowned for its properties in clearing heat, detoxifying, dispersingwind, relieving heat, and combating viruses. It is widely used in the traditional

medicine and health products markets. The primary production areas for

forsythia in China include Shanxi, Henan, Hubei, and Shaanxi. Amongthem Shanxi alone accounts for over 60% of the national output, withrelatively concentrated cultivation areas. From 2017 to 2021, forsythiaproduction has decreased for five consecutive years, leading to a shortageof supply and low inventory levels. As of May 31, 2022, market andpharmaceutical company inventories in major markets like BozhouandAnguo were nearly depleted. For instance, forsythia, known for itsproperties in clearing heat, detoxifying, and cooling the blood, hasbecome a key ingredient in pandemic-related treatments. Leadingproducts such as Lianhua Qingwen capsules and those fromZhendongPharmaceutical alone consume over 5,620 tons annually throughtraditional Chinese medicine channels. When combined with the demandfrom decoction pieces and extract channels, which amounts toapproximately 2,000 tons per year, the total annual demand for forsythia

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exceeds 8,000 tons. Given the strong national demand for forsythia, thereis substantial room for growth in its market. Meanwhile, in additiontoitsapplications in the pharmaceutical industry, forsythia is increasinglybeing used in the food and beverage industry and in personal careproducts, further expanding its annual market demand. Thecomprehensive development prospects for forsythia medicinal herbs, including its stems and leaves, are promising. III. Project Overview

(I) Project Background: The implementation of the rural

revitalization strategy marks a new stage in the development of China’srural areas. Lingchuan County has actively responded to the national, provincial, and municipal calls by fully tapping into the potential of itslocal specialty industries. The county has focused on “base construction, leading enterprise support, brand development, and service enhancement”as key strategies to intensify the industrialization of traditional Chinesemedicine (TCM) and promote the integration of primary, secondary, andtertiary industries. The TCM industry has increasingly contributedto“increasing farmers’ incomes, consolidating poverty alleviationachievements, driving rural revitalization, and enhancing the county’seconomy”. As a result, Lingchuan has become a significant productionarea for forsythia and codonopsis, earning recognition as aprovincial-level “One County, One Industry” TCMbase anda

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provincial-level modern agricultural TCM industrial park. The countyison a path of high-quality transformation and development where “theTCM industry is strengthening the county and enriching its people”. Lingchuan is an authentic production area for forsythia in China andoneof the country’s main producing counties. Lingchuan has the largest scaleand volume of forsythia production in China, with forsythia resourcesdistributed across all 11 towns, covering a total area of over 1.1748million mu. This includes 830,000 mu of wild forsythia, 320,000muof

cultivated wild forsythia, and 24,800 mu of artificially planted forsythia. The annual production of green forsythia is approximately 6,000tons, accounting for about a quarter of the national total. The industryisrenowned for the saying, “China’s forsythia comes fromShanxi, andShanxi’s forsythia comes from Lingchuan”. To further strengthenLingchuan’s TCM industry, accelerate the goal of “empoweringthecounty and enriching the people through the TCMindustry”, and support

the rural revitalization strategy, Lingchuan County Rural Agricultural

Investment Development Co., Ltd. has initiated this project. The project’sdevelopment will not only advance the TCMindustry and generatesignificant economic benefits but will also optimize the industrial

structure, help farmers cast off poverty to get rich, create jobs, andimprove the quality of life for residents, yielding notable social benefits. (II) Location: Within the Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials

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Industrial Park in Lingchuan County. (III) Content and Scale: The project primarily focuses ontheconstruction of fully automated production lines for forsythiateabeverages and forsythia beer. The Forsythia tea beverage fully automaticproduction line includes a water treatment system, tea extraction system, blending system, bottle blowing system, filling production line, power

system, quality control, etc. The Forsythia beer fully automaticproduction line includes brewing equipment, filling line equipment, purified water system, cleanroom construction and decoration, etc. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 20 million. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: Lingchuan County is positioned as the gatewayfromthe southern Taihang Mountains to the Central Plains, backedbyanational energy and raw material supply base and facing the vast Central

Plains market. It is located in the southeastern part of Shanxi Province, inthe northeastern region of Jincheng City, at the southernmost tipof theTaihang Mountains. The county borders Changzhi City to the northandisadjacent to Hui County, Lin County, and Xiuwu County in HenanProvince to the southeast. (II) Industries: In recent years, Lingchuan County has focusedontheintegrated development of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries, continuously extending the chain. The county has successfully merged

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the forsythia industry with the cultural tourism and health industries, striving to transform resource advantages into economic benefits andcreating a locally distinctive industrial chain that supports rural

revitalization. From flower viewing and tea leaf harvesting tofruit

picking and medicinal processing, the golden forsythia has becomea“tree of prosperity” for the local people. Through the collaborationbetween villages and enterprises, villagers have joined cooperatives bycontributing their land as shares, gaining employment with companies, and earning rent, wages, and dividends. This model has benefitedover

1,600 households in surrounding villages, enabling themto increase their

income and secure local employment. (III) Environment: Lingchuan County has an average annual

temperature of 7.9°C, with significant day-night temperature differencesthat are highly favorable for the growth of traditional Chinese medicinal

herbs. Currently, the county has a total area of 1.268 millionmudedicated to traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, with over 521 species of

medicinal herbs. Among them, 20 species are produced in significant

quantities, and the five unique traditional Chinese medicinal herbs(forsythia, codonopsis, scutellaria, cicada slough, and fructus cannabis)

are renowned for their high yield and superior quality. These herbs havegained considerable recognition within Shanxi Province and across thenation, earning them a name of “Five-Medicinal-Herbs Lingchuan” inthe

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industry. Forsythia, in particular, covers an area of 1.1788 millionmu, with an annual output of 6,700 tons, accounting for half of Shanxi’s total

production and a quarter of the national output. (IV) Scientific Research: In terms of scientific research, major

universities, colleges, and research institutions are conductingbasicscientific research on forsythia, providing strong technical support for thedevelopment of the forsythia industry. At the same time, there was aninitiative to establish a forsythia industry alliance led by enterprises. OnAugust 10, 2014, the “Forsythia Industry Collaborative InnovationAlliance around the Taihang Mountains” was jointly foundedby21related entities, including Shanxi Zhendong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanxi University, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, ShijiazhuangYiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou XiangxuePharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This alliance established the mode of enterprise, university and research cooperation within the framework of a market

economy. V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

Lingchuan has seen rapid transportation development, withconnections to the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway to the east andtheErenhot-Guangzhou Expressway to the west. Gaoping-XinxiangExpressway, also known as the Jincheng-Xinxiang Expressway (G5512:

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Gaoping, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province to Xinxiang City, HenanProvince, also known as Lingchuan - Houma Expressway), passesthrough the county, and the Taihang Ridge All-Area TourismExpresswayis currently under construction. Currently, it is an 80-minute drivetoZhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and Zhengzhou RailwayStation to the south, a 40-minute drive to Jincheng Railway Stationtothewest, and a 40-minute drive to Changzhi Airport and Changzhi RailwayStation to the north. The county, town, and village-level roads formaninterconnected ring road network, making transportation very convenient, with future roadways expected to be even more accessible. (II) Supporting Facilities and Reference Energy Prices for theProject

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Industrial Park in whichtheproject is located is well-equipped with essential infrastructure, includingwater supply, electricity, heating, and telecommunications, all of whichcan meet the project’s needs. Non-residential water use: RMB 4.3/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 7.2/m2

/month

Large industrial electricity (above 220 kV): RMB 0.4942/kW⋅hVI. Project Progress

(I) Project Progress: The foundational construction is nearingcompletion

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(II) Preliminary Procedures for the Project: The project is under

planning and preparation, and efforts are being made to attract

investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Upstream and downstreamenterprises withinthe forsythia industry. Planned Investment: RMB 20 million. Cooperation Mode: Joint venture and partnerships. VIII. Investment Promotion Service Measures

Quality Service: For project units that significantly drive local

economic development, make substantial contributions, and have a strongleading role in building industrial clusters and improving industrial chains, a “special fast-track” service will be implemented. IX. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Kong Sun

Unit: Lingchuan County Rural Agricultural Investment Development

Co., Ltd. Tel： 13633561818

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6. 5G Raspberry Plant FactoryInnovation Industrial ParkConstruction Project in ShuochengDistrict, Shuozhou CityI. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Shuocheng District Foreign Investment Promotion Bureau(II) Address: 4th Floor, Municipal Commerce Bureau OfficeBuilding, No. 94, East Minfu Street, Shuozhou City

II. Market Prospects of the Project

As living standards rise, the demand for higher-quality andsafer

food products is increasing. Red raspberries, known for their highnutritional value and low calorie content, have become increasinglypopular. The Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist

Party of China emphasized the need to comprehensively promote rural

revitalization, consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty

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alleviation, prioritize agricultural and rural development, and acceleratethe construction of a strong agricultural nation. Industrial revitalizationisthe foundation for comprehensive rural revitalization. In recent years, theShuozhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government haveconsistently prioritized agricultural and rural development, withthe“agriculture, rural areas, and farmers” work as the primary focus. Theyhave actively adjusted the agricultural planting structure and boldlyexplored modern agricultural specialty industries, paving a newpathfor

agricultural modernization through the development of the raspberryindustry park. The 5G Raspberry Plant Factory Innovation Project isanew fresh produce business model led by 5G technology, followingadisruptive technological breakthrough in the red raspberry industrychain. The core of the project involves year-round 5G intelligent, visual, andopen factory cultivation in the suburbs of the city, utilizing a C2F+F2Coperational model. This project aims to establish and lead a highlyintelligent, year-round production system for red raspberries, withanewfresh produce retail model characterized by C2F visual ordering andF2Crapid urban delivery. The implementation of this project will freeredraspberry production from the constraints of natural conditions, ensurecontrollable product quality, and significantly reduce the distancetomarket, thus lowering production and operational costs. The project isexpected to generate benefits more than 10 times greater than thoseof

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traditional production methods, breaking away from the heavy relianceonland associated with traditional agriculture. Furthermore, the project hasthe potential to be rapidly replicated and promoted across the country, making the red raspberry industry a promising market with sustainabledevelopment potential. III. Project Overview

(I) Location: Shuocheng District, Shuozhou City. (II) Content and Scale: The project will cover approximately3,000to 5,000 mu of land. Its core involves year-round 5G intelligent, visual, and open factory cultivation in the suburbs of the city, utilizing a C2F+F2C operational model. This project aims to establish and lead a highlyintelligent, year-round production system for red raspberries, withanewfresh produce retail model characterized by C2F visual ordering andF2Crapid urban delivery. (III) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 2 billion. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: Shuocheng District is located at the junction of Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia, serving as an economic bridge betweenChina’s eastern and western regions. It is located 450 kilometers east of

Beijing, 230 kilometers south of Taiyuan, the provincial capital, and260kilometers north of Hohhot. The North Datong-Puzhou Railway, Dazhun-Shenchi Railway, and Shuozhou-Huanghua Railway intersect

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here, while the Datong-Yuncheng Expressway, Rongcheng-Wuhai

Expressway, and Shuozhou-Wei County Highway pass through the entirearea. The Datong-Yuanping section of the Datong-Xian High-speedRailway is under construction, and an airport is actively being developed, creating a well-connected and comprehensive transportation network. (II) Industries: The 5G raspberry industry in Shuocheng District ischaracterized by foundational scientific research before production, intelligent factory production during cultivation, and digital marketingafter production. Four major technical systems—biological breeding, industrial production, year-round production, and post-harvest

preservation—driven by the application of 5G technology, alongwithaunique altitude-based pricing mechanism and multi-brand strategy, establish high entry barriers in the industry. This innovative approacheliminates the costly burdens faced by channel and e-commercebusinesses, reducing the F2C process to just a fewhours andfundamentally changing existing business models. It ensures a healthy, closed-loop operation of the industry chain, which can rapidly replicateand scale, thereby creating and maintaining a unique profit model that

achieves monopoly profits. (III) Environment: Shuocheng District is surrounded by mountainson three sides, with a central basin, creating a landscape of “70%plainand 30% mountain”. The average elevation exceeds 1,000 meters, withan

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annual average temperature of 6.8°C, about 400 millimeters of

precipitation, and a frost-free period of approximately 120days. Shuocheng district prioritizes ecological civilization as a cornerstoneof

its high-quality transformation and development, focusingonafforestation and water management. It makes every effort to establishthe“Three Mountains, Two Rivers, One Lake” ecological governanceframework, including the Yanjia, Zijin, and Hongtao Mountains, theQili

and Huihe Rivers, and Taiping Lake. The district has carefully promotedthree distinctive features: “the ancient cultural heritage within the city, thegarden ecology in the west, and the wetland water systemin the south”, establishing the “Urban Water System Ecological Economic Corridor”tosignificantly enhances the city image of Shuozhou. The district has1million mu of forested land, with a forest coverage rate of 25.4%andavegetation coverage rate of 54%. Additionally, Shuocheng District hasbeen committed to creating a business-friendly soft environment that

values, supports, promotes, and enriches businesses. As a result, it hasbeen ranked among the top 100 small and medium-sized cities inChinawith the greatest investment potential for 6 consecutive years and was theonly district in the province to be named one of the “Top 100 Countiesand Districts for Business Environment in China 2018”. V. Supporting Elements of the Project

(I) Traffic Conditions Around the Project

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The area around the project site is conveniently accessible, witharing road to the south and the project situated along a main thoroughfarein the district. (II) Supporting Facilities and Reference Energy Prices: The project

site offers convenient access to transportation, with well-establishedinfrastructure, including communications, water, and electricity. Non-residential water use: RMB 4.02/m3

Non-residential heating: RMB 7.5/m2

/month

Large industrial electricity (above 220 kV): RMB 0.4482/kW⋅hVI. Project Progress

The project is under planning and preparation, and efforts are beingmade to attract investment. VII. Investment Promotion Goals

Investment Targets: Enterprises from economicallyandtechnologically advanced regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, theYangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, the Greater Bay Area, andtheBelt and Road Initiative regions. Planned Investment: RMB 2 billion. Cooperation Methods: Sole proprietorship, joint ventures, partnerships

VIII. Investment Promotion Service Measures

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Quality Service: The comprehensive support and service mechanismfor major projects has been established. Major investment projects areoverseen by a district-level leader, with a specific department takingthelead. A one-stop service is provided, with streamlined procedures andimproved efficiency, ensuring that investors receive transparent, standardized, and efficient administrative approval services, and strivingto create the “six most” business environment. IX. Contact Information for Investment Promotion Project

Name: Ban Yongfeng

Unit: Shuocheng District Foreign Investment Promotion BureauTel: 0349-2223522

Email: zsyz_sz@163.com

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7. Annual Production of 200,000Packaged Meals PrepCenterProject in Yingxian County,

Shuozhou City

I. Basic Information of the Investment Promotion Unit

(I) Name: Yingxian County Trade, Commerce, and Logistics ServiceCenter

(II) Address: First Floor, Yingxian County Government OfficeBuilding

II. Market Prospects of the Project

Ready-to-cook foods are dishes that have undergone preliminaryprocessing, such as selection, cleaning, and portioning, before beingpackaged. These meals require the consumer to cook and seasonthembefore consumption. Yingxian County, located in the YanmenPassagricultural-pastoral transition zone, plans to cultivate vegetables over an

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area of 175,000 mu in three years, with an expected total output of 1.1billion jin and an annual production value of approximately RMB2billion. The county has a long history of cattle, sheep, pig, and chickenbreeding, as well as forage crop cultivation, all of which have developedon a considerable scale. As of now, the county has 64,000 dairycows, 25,600 beef cattle, 1,160,000 sheep, and 280,000 pigs on hand. Thecounty ranks second in the province in terms of dairy cows on hand, milkproduction, and sheep farming. It is a key production basefor

high-quality dairy cows and fattened lambs in the YanmenPassagricultural-pastoral transition zone. Since the beginning of 2022, theconcept of prepared meals has gained significant traction. Drivenbytheincreasing chain-restaurant model, industrialization, and the needtoreduce costs and improve efficiency due to high labor and rental expenses, prepared dishes have been widely adopted in the B-end restaurant sector, with their market penetration steadily increasing. On the C-end, demandhas grown due to smaller household sizes and the impact of the pandemic. Overall, the domestic market for prepared meals is in a rapid growthphase, presenting broad market prospects. III. Project Overview

(I) Project Background: In recent years, the demand for preparedmeals has steadily increased due to rising living standards and changinglifestyles. The production of prepared meals involves processingraw

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materials to enhance freshness and nutritional value, offering consumersconvenient, healthy, and nutritious food options. Therefore, giventheexpanding market demand, investing in a prepared meal productionproject presents significant development opportunities. In February2023, the Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Chinaand the State Council on the Comprehensive Promotion of Rural

Revitalization in 2023 (referred to as the “2023 Central Document No. 1”)mentioned the development of the prepared meal industry for the first

time. This industry aims to cultivate new industries and newbusinessmodels in rural areas, implementing cultural industry empowerment plansto promote rural revitalization. The project also aligns with initiativessuch as “Digital Business Promotes Agriculture” and “Internet+Agricultural Products”, encouraging direct e-commerce procurement, customized production, and the establishment of live-streaminge-commerce bases for agricultural and sideline products. Throughthedevelopment of prepared meal projects, the ultimate goal is to achieverural revitalization. This project aims to invest in and build a modern preparedmeal

production base, introducing advanced processing equipment andtechnology to achieve large-scale production. By establishingcomprehensive sales channels, the project will supply high-quality, healthy, and convenient prepared meal products to the market, meeting

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diverse consumer needs, driving local economic development, increasingemployment rates, and generating significant economic andsocial

benefits. (II) Location: Within the jurisdiction of Yingxian County, Shuozhou. (III) Content and Scale: The project is planned to cover an areaof

120 mu, with a construction area of 40,000 ㎡. Key components includean 8,000 ㎡ raw material warehouse, a 6,000 ㎡pre-processingworkshop, an 8,000 ㎡ production workshop, a 7,000 ㎡refrigerationworkshop, a 6,000 ㎡ packaging workshop, and a 5,000 ㎡wastewater

treatment area. Purchase of 10 sets of prepared meal processingequipment. (IV) Total Investment of the Project: RMB 250 million. IV. Analysis on Advantages of the Project

(I) Location: Yingxian County is well-connected by three provincial

roads (Ninglu-Yingxian County, Shuozhou-Weixian County, andDatong-Shijiazhuang), as well as two major highways(Rongcheng-Wuhai Expressway and Datong-Yuncheng Expressway). TheNorth Datong-Puzhou Railway Line 4 Expansion runs through the countywith a station in the county, and the Taiyuan High-Speed Passenger

Railway has a station in Yingxian County. Notably, the Shanxi Jingwei

Tongda Logistics Park extends the functionality of Tianjin Port toYingxian County, with 4 China-Central Asia and China-Europe freight

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trains running, providing the county with a smooth and convenient

gateway for foreign trade logistics. The county’s rural road networkisfully paved and extends in all directions, further enhancing accessibility. (II) Industry advantages: Data shows that China’s preparedmeal

market has been steadily growing in recent years, with projectionssuggesting that the market could exceed one trillion yuan by 2026. Therestaurant industry is under pressure to “reduce costs and improveefficiency”, which drives the need for industrialization. Preparedmealsrepresent the ultimate form of industrialization in the restaurant sector at

this stage. On the other hand, agricultural industrialization has reducedthe cost of agricultural products and improved farming efficiency, indirectly boosting consumer purchasing power. The development andimprovement of cold chain logistics have provided the basic conditionsfor extending the shelf life of prepared meals, expanding distributionareas, and reducing logistics costs. The growth of big data has enabledprecision marketing for prepared meals, while diversified and convenient

sales channels have made shopping easier for consumers, enhancingtheir

overall experience with prepared meals. (III) Market: As urban life speeds up, particularly for office workerswho have limited time to cook, there is a growing demand for quickmeal

solutions. In an era of an aging population, consumers increasinglyseekconvenient dining options. Prepared meals, with their time-saving,

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labor-saving, and convenient qualities, are becoming a trendwithsignificant market potential. Prepared vegetable meals not onlyretaintheir nutritional value but are also easy to consume, safe, and hygienic. As national consumption levels rise, demand for meat products continuesto grow, suggesting that prepared meat dishes also hold substantial

growth potential. (IV) Resource: Yingxian County is located in the northern temperatezone with a continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. The average annual precipitation is 360.9 millimeters, and the averagetemperature is 7.1°C. The frost-free period ranges from90-110 days inthe mountainous areas, and 134-141 days in the plains. Yingxian Countyis a traditional agricultural and pastoral area with abundant water andsoil

resources, a long history of farming, a good ecological environment, anda strong agricultural foundation. It is recognized as a national countyfor

promoting pollution-free vegetable production. With years of experiencein farming and livestock breeding, the county produces a large number of

high-quality raw materials for prepared meal processing. (V) Talent: Yingxian County has developed a large number of local

cultivation talents and rural experts through various initiatives, includingproviding agricultural technology training annually, and inviting expertsand professors from agricultural universities to give lectures. Vegetablecultivation has always been the primary source of income for the county’s