The "Eastern Reds" kiwis, which are patented by a producer in Sichuan province's Pujiang county (Chengdu city), have ripened in September. On September 17th, the agricultural production and marketing companies from both sides of the strait joined hands at a promotional event for kiwi fruits from Sichuan, which was organized in Taibei.
They sent the "Eastern Reds" kiwis to Taiwan for the first time, are about to enter the market through Px Mart Co and other chain stores. Agricultural workers from Sichuan explain that Sichuan is home to the Chinese green kiwi fruits, and that, within this province, Pujiang county is their major base of operations. This region has a strong symbolic name which is considered to be synonomous with safe products. The "Eastern Reds" which will be exported to Taiwan are patented products which were grown by the Chinese Academy of Sciences on their plantation in Wuhan city.
This is the first time Chinese "Eastern Reds" will be sold on the Taiwanese market.