Round Table China Classic - Highland industries, high-quality future
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Oct 4, 2025 Explore the stunning industrial transformation of Xizang, where smart ranching meets modern agriculture through advanced greenhouse technologies like hydroponics and aquaponics. Discover how local businesses, including electric taxis, are reshaping urban life and promoting eco-friendly practices. From the traditional yak farming methods to innovative live-streaming commerce, the region's unique blend of culture and modernity offers fascinating insights. Join the conversation on how renewable energy is powering a brighter future while preserving the region's natural beauty.
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First Impressions Of Xizang
- The hosts describe arriving in Xizang at 3,700 meters and feeling breathless from low oxygen.
- They highlight Potala Palace and Nanshan Park as striking, rapidly greening local sites.
Barley Shapes Highland Diets
- Barley dominates local agriculture because it thrives only at high altitudes and low temperatures.
- Farmers and researchers are improving barley's taste and uses, turning it into iconic, higher-value products.
Modernizing Yak Farming
- Traditional yak husbandry is modernizing with smart tech and better feed to cut maturity from 8–12 years to 3–4 years.
- Geographical indication and processing raised yak product sales over 40% recently.