National High-quality Cocoon Silk Base Exchange Meeting held in Hechi

Representatives take a look at the labor-saving gadgets at the Liu Sanjie Silkworm Demonstration Production Zone. [Qin Fangsi/gx.xinhuanet.com]

Yizhou district in Hechi city is striving to develop a circular economy out of the mulberry, silkworm, cocoon, and silk industries, as well as auxiliary products.

In 2017, the district had 346,700 mu (23,113 hectares) of mulberry fields and 63,600 tons of raw cocoons, ranking first in the country in both measures for 12 consecutive years and bringing in as much as 2.75 billion yuan ($439.06 million).

The district has received various titles including "Top 10 Silkworm Production Base of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region" and "High-quality Cocoon Silk Production Base in China". The silkworm industry has become the leading industry of Yizhou district and increases the incomes of residents while revitalizing the rural economy.

Attendees felt that the cocoon silk industry in Yizhou district should concentrate its efforts in improving product quality and building brand influence. Many expressed their desire to enhance technical exchange and deepen cooperation with Yizhou district to jointly promote the steady development of the cocoon silk industry in China.

Representatives at the display area of silk culture in the Liu Sanjie Silkworm Demonstration Production Zone [Qin Fangsi/gx.xinhuanet.com]