16 | Wednesday, March 27, 2019 DAILY BUSINESS takes the green road to growth

Province banks on big data tech to advance high-quality development

By WANG ZHUOQIONG in Beijing has much cooler weather and stable and YANG JUN in geographic conditions than many other places in the country and as Guizhou province in Southwest such provides natural strengths to China is banking on transforming telecommunication companies and the local agricultural industry, pro- big data firms, he said. viding roads to every village, and How to further enhance the inte- further integrating the big data sec- gration of the big data technology tor with the real economy to and the local industries and busi- advance its high-quality develop- nesses is the priority for the provin- ment, according to provincial offi- cial government, he added. cials. The province has more than 9,500 The province has been ranked enterprises that have applied big among the top three regions in Chi- data technology, and about 10,000 na in terms of economic growth. It companies are using cloud technol- reported a growth of 9.1 percent for ogy, becoming a major new econom- last year. ic engine for the province. Chen Shaobo, director of the For example, Guizhou Fa’er Coal Guizhou Provincial Development Mine Co, a coal-mining operator and Reform Commission, said the since 2003, has reconstructed its province is looking to sustain the manufacturing facilities through Farmers pick tea leaves at a plantation in Shiqian county, Guizhou province. The province has been growing more cash crops and plants in high-quality development model by big data updates, with production lieu of corn, as part of efforts to transform its agricultural industry. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY using technology such as big data, capacities growing by more than poverty alleviation measures, opti- 1,100 metric tons and efficiency up mizing the economic structure and by 47 percent. But by planting vegetables, the how to achieve balanced develop- through e-commerce platforms, embracing green industries. Chen said friendlier policies to same turnover can reach 4,160 ment,” Chen said. said the director. Guizhou is the country’s first pilot develop the big data and technology Only by yuan, 5.3 times more than growing The province has helped lift 7.68 The challenge is how to develop province experimenting with big sector have attracted an increasing corn. million people out of poverty, the infrastructure facilities that connect data technology and it is setting up number of talents to Guizhou and planting This year, the city is increasing the largest number of people lifted out every village in the province and the country’s first national big data they are the real driving force for the big data area under cultivation for pepper, of poverty in the country. pave the way for the “last mile” con- lab and innovation center as well as growth. bamboo, red sorghum and tradi- The result is largely due to the effi- nectivity in remote mountainous the integration appraisal system for Meanwhile, “to develop a strong gene into our entire tional Chinese medicine plants to cient implementation of the reloca- regions, he added. big data and real economy. and modernized economy in Gui- social operations ... develop a green economy and tion projects, agricultural reforms, In addition to building roads, Supporting the local big data zhou requires a deep reform in indus- increase farmers’ income, said the e-commerce businesses in rural are- through the development of tele- entrepreneurs and ensuring wider tries and in technology,” he said. can the big data mayor. as and large-scale construction of communications and big data tech- participation from the public are The province has updated its tra- industry last longer The province is also encouraging expressways to improve overall con- nologies, remote medical key to the continued development ditional corn farming industry with a smart agricultural industry by nectivity in the province. treatment and diagnosis have also of the big data industry in the prov- more cash crops and plants. Last and grow more using big data to develop its farming Last year, the province relocated played a major part in solving the ince, said Chen. year, the province’s agricultural sec- steadily.” technology and improve its busi- 1.32 million people from their medical problems of patients in “Only by planting the big data tor grew 6.8 percent year-on-year, ness turnover. For instance, a weath- hometowns, which mostly sit in the remote areas. gene into our entire social opera- an eye-catching speed for the prima- Chen Shaobo, director of the er information collection system, remote mountainous regions and Chen said: “The province will tions — businesses, civil affairs and ry industry. Guizhou Provincial Develop- smart irrigation systems and a pest lack electricity and roads. This year, turn away companies that can cause ment and Reform Commission political agenda, can the big data Per capita disposable income in control system have helped reduce it plans to relocate 560,000 people, huge pollution and reject businesses industry last longer and grow more urban and rural areas have grown about 36.5 percent of the labor costs while the poverty alleviation target with bad credit records, so as to steadily,” said Chen. 8.6 percent and 9.6 percent year-on- In city, cash crops like pep- in a kiwi planting center in is about 1.1 million people. focus on high-quality development In 2017, US tech giant Apple Inc year respectively, he said. per, mushrooms, and vegetables are Shuicheng county of the province. Success of the poverty alleviation through digital innovation and established its data center in Gui- Under the poverty alleviation pro- widely replacing traditional staples Big data can serve as an impetus for efforts, however, depends on the measures to improve social welfare zhou, followed by other technology grams in the province, nearly 2 mil- like corn. agricultural management, produc- success of the ongoing comprehen- of the people.” giants like Alibaba, Foxconn, Baidu lion farmers earned more than Turnover from corn cultivated tion and marketing. sive transportation system, attract- and Huawei. 10,000 yuan ($1,490) every year by on 0.06 hectare is about 790 yuan, “Poverty alleviation is the top pri- ing more businesses from outside or Contact the writers at Guizhou, a mountainous region, growing tea, pepper and dragon fruit. said Wei Shuwang, mayor of Zunyi. ority in Guizhou. Our focus is on selling agricultural products [email protected]

Xi’an’s rural revitalization program lifts farming villages out of poverty

By WANG JINHUI [email protected] Innovative models

Declaring that villages and their Developing industries is residents are a top economic priority, the basis for targeted poverty the local government of Xi’an, capital alleviation. In recent years, Xi’an of Shaanxi province, is committed to has exerted great efforts in further boosting a rural revitaliza- innovating new models to lift tion strategy through a series of key more people out of poverty. initiatives in poverty alleviation. One of those models is the “We should advance the supply- all-round industrial-driven side structural reform in agricultural one, which combines the areas, improve the living environ- local government, leading ment for farmers and renovate poor enterprises, supply and villages,” said Gao Gao, vice-mayor marketing organizations with of Xi’an, during the second Xi’an poor households. Another Farmers Festival, held on March 8 model is to establish specialized in Tangcun village, Changan district. cooperatives. One example is the Themed “inheriting the agri- Zhouyi village in Zhouzhi county, cultural culture, building beauti- which is famous for its organic ful villages, caring for farmers and kiwi. boosting the rural revitalization”, the The village is renowned for event strived to create a harmonious its organic kiwi on Alibaba’s atmosphere and showcase the lat- e-commerce platform Taobao. est achievements in the agricultural To encourage more poor industry as well as the development households to take part in of farming villages. the online market, the local Hu Wei, awarded as one of the government has strengthened “Top 10 Most Beautiful Farmers” its cooperation with internet during the festival, is not only a The scenery of cole flower fields is a must-see in Lantian county, Xi’an. DOU YIMING / FOR CHINA DAILY giants including JD and launched master in breeding but also a pio- e-commerce training for neer in advancing the agriculture enterprises, cooperatives and sector with his own thinking. He been largely improved,” Guo said. 142 villagers, 14,534 households, and farmers’ specialized cooperative chain, the village has initiated the farmers. To date, the number of referred to a new development mode Guo added that despite mak- 41,211 people out of poverty in 2018. organizations, 426 modern agricul- “Taoyuan farmhouse” demonstrative registered online kiwi stores has to combine the local government, ing technological breakthroughs, The incidence of poverty declined tural industrial parks, two provin- project, one of the key farm stays in reached more than 500. agricultural enterprises and poor innovating marketing strategy and from 1.28 percent to 0.23 percent. cial-level modern agricultural indus- the district, attracting hundreds of Xi’an has launched its first households. a brand image are also very impor- Su Xinyao, deputy director of trial parks and 171 leading agricul- visitors in March every year. batch of bee-breeding poverty Hu has developed 39 households tant. To increase added value, the the Xi’an agriculture and forestry tural enterprises. Other initiatives include planting alleviation projects involving a specialized in breeding chickens and cooperative has paid a great deal of commission, said that developing Based on their high-quality agri- hedgerows, greening streets, wooden total of 265 poor households built two aquaculture gardens for attention to packaging. industries is also the key to poverty cultural products, those cooperative fences and cultural walls and launch- under the cooperative model broiler chickens, with annual pro- “After last year’s event, our prod- alleviation. organizations, industrial parks and ing environmental programs such as between local government duction surpassing 1 million. ucts have gained increased aware- By the end of 2018, Xi’an had con- leading enterprises have upgraded garbage collection, sewage control and social capital. Enterprises Another winner of the award is ness from the public. We have also structed more than 100 marketing the agricultural industrial chains and toilet improvement. will offer support for poor Guo Yingwu, who has led more than expanded our marketing channels entities and modern agriculture and cultivated a batch of modern The village’s pillar agricultural households such as special 150 households on the road to pros- through the ‘internet plus agricul- industrial parks and developed over farmers. products — Wangmang peaches, training, management, product perity in the past decade. ture’ e-commerce platforms, forming 1,000 mid-income households in fresh lotus roots, organic rice and acquisition and other services to Starting from a some 2-hectare a new sales model that integrates poor areas. Beautiful villages kiwis — help increase farmers’ provide high-quality bee-related melon planting cooperative in 2009, online and offline marketing,” Guo To date, the number of the city’s Building beautiful villages is income. products and play a part in Guo’s business has grown into a said. marketing entities and modern agri- another vital approach for Xi’an Last year, Xi’an’s rural tourism, poverty relief. Shuian Road in 66.6-hectare industrial park with Xi’an Yinqiao Dairy Group was culture industrial parks has reached to implement the strategy of rural which features 10 top-quality tour- Lantian county has developed more than a dozen varieties of mel- another shining star in poverty 532, and they have established close revitalization and enhance people’s ist routes, witnessed robust growth. 15 poverty alleviation industrial ons. Guo has accomplished this by alleviation honored at the event. ties with poor families. sense of happiness through local- The number of tourists reached 26.5 parks with 232 poor households. focusing on brand building, applying The company has implemented a Relying on the farmers’ specialized ized plans. million, generating revenue of 2.67 The region integrates targeted new technologies and state-of-the- management model that combines cooperative organizations and lead- One example is the Qingshuitou billion yuan ($398 million). poverty alleviation into tourism art facilities, and upgrading man- company, production bases and ing agricultural enterprises, Xi’an village in the city’s Changan district, “We should further carry out the and modern agriculture through agement. farmers through various industrial is seeing the high-quality industrial which is famous for its peach flower rural vitalization strategy to boost a series of interactive projects “Based on the professionalism and projects. It has helped to lift more development of its modern agricul- festival and good living environ- the agricultural industry, increase in ecological agriculture, mature technologies, both the qual- than 20,0000 farmers out of poverty. ture. ment. farmers’ income and make villages sightseeing and green products. ity and quantity of our products have Statistics show that Xi’an lifted Since 2018, Xi’an has added 496 To expand its tourism industrial more beautiful,” said the vice-mayor.

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