Plums from Payzawat county in Kashgar, in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous province, had their export debut last month when they were delivered to Malaysia. These ‘European plums’ are also known as Xinmei and Payzawat county is the biggest producing region, comprising 30,000 hectares. The county accounts for 40 per cent of overall production in the nation and provides 60 per cent of total output.
As of August 21, 17 Xinmei orchards in Kashgar have applied for export qualifications, with an estimated production of over 9,000 tons. Fruit products can be exported to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, including Malaysia and Singapore.
Source: borneobulletin.com.bn
