China Focus: Cherries from Central Asia well received in China

A staff member unloads cherries imported from Kyrgyzstan at the Diwopu International Airport in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 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/Wu Yue)