China Focus: Cherries from Central Asia well received in China

A staff member loads cherries sold to China at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 12, 2019. Cherries from Central Asian countries in recent years have enjoyed high popularity among Chinese consumers, thanks to more convenient delivery and clearance services. To meet the surging demand, sweet cherries from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have been taking advantage of their favorable geographic position and convenient transportation under the Belt and Road Initiative to enter the Chinese market. (Xinhua/Jiao Yan)