by Xinhua writers Yuan Quan, Zhang Dan, Quan Xiaoshu CHANGSHA, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) Geographical indication (GI), a type of trademark commonly used in global foo
2020-12-24 07:35:35 GMT2020-12-24 15:35:35(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
by Xinhua writers Yuan Quan, Zhang Dan, Quan Xiaoshu
CHANGSHA, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) Geographical indication (GI), a type of trademark commonly used in global food and wine markets, is now helping farmers in central China battle poverty.
Sangzhi County, in the city of Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, is known for its distinctive pillar-like peaks and precipitous cliffs that featured in the movie Avatar . With a population of 470,000 and 28 ethnic groups, it was once home to some of the poorest areas in China.
In past decades, many local people left their rural homes to find work in big cities. Only a few stayed in the villages to grow corn or potatoes for a living.
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