On October 24, the 2025 “Yichang Orange” Production and Marketing Conference was held in Yiling District, drawing over 70 merchants and company representatives from across China.

　　The marketing activity saw on-site transactions of 216,000 tons of oranges. A Russian buyer representative noted that the conference significantly improved product selection efficiency and supply chain stability.

　　In recent years, Yichang has prioritized its citrus industry, driving high-quality development. In 2025, Yichang’s citrus output is projected to exceed 4.2 million tons, with a total industrial outputvalue surpassing 50 billion yuan. Yichang oranges, listed in China’s Agricultural Brand Catalog, are exported to over ten countries, including Russia, Canada, Kazakhstan and severalSoutheast Asian countries. This expansion demonstrates the dynamic growth and increasing international competitiveness of China’s specialized regional economies. (Reporters/Tan Qiangming and Zhang Lianghong, Correspondents/Zhang Guorong, Qin Yichen and Zhang Xiaoxuan, Intern/Liu Zhenyan)