The 2025 China Top 500 Brands list was recently unveiled, featuring two standout enterprises from Yichang, Daohuaxiang Group (ranked 75th) and Hubei Yihua Group (ranked 352nd).

　　In recent years, Daohuaxiang Group has prioritized independent R&D, pioneering theextremely aromaticfermentation technique, the first in China’s liquor industry. Through technological innovation and strategic branding campaigns, the company has significantly elevated its market presence.Meanwhile, Hubei Yihua Group has greatly expanded its chemical “empire,” with ambitions to become aleading Asia-Pacific phosphorus-fluorine chemical hub, akey national base for new energy chemicals and advanced chemical materialsas well asthe world’s largest polyol production center. The group is now advancing toward its goal of becoming a globally top-tier comprehensive chemical conglomerate with annual revenues exceeding 100 billion yuan.(Reporter/Song Xiaoxiao)