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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Largest Flower Market in Asia

Largest Flower Market in Asia

KUNMING, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - Tourists purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Trading Market, the largest flower market in Asia, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade grows at faster pace despite challenges

Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade grows at faster pace despite challenges

(230509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A florist hosts a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market, Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market, in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (front, 1st L) bids for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (1st R) selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry,

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at a project site in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan introduces her floral work on a livestream in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the ind

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dealers bid for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan creates a floral work in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committed

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (L) discusses with her friends about floral works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitione

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan works at a project site in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is the one committe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan appreciates floral works at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Qiaoyan (L) introduces floral works at her workshop in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she

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World Media Summit attendees explore charm of China's "Spring City"

STORY: World Media Summit attendees explore charm of China's "Spring City" SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Media Summit attendees visiting Kunming City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSE LUIS BARCELO MEZQUITA, Editor director of El Mundo Financiero, Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GIANMARCO VOLPE, Global desk chief of Agenzia Nova, Italy 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THIDA TIN, Director General of Media Development Department, Ministry of Information of Myanmar STORYLINE: Over 30 attendees of the 5th World Media Summit (WMS) were invited on a two-day tour of Kunming, known as China's "Spring City" for its mild climate and year-round blooming flowers. They visited Dianchi Lake, surrounding fishing villages, and Dounan Flower Market, a major flower trading market in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSE LUIS BARCELO MEZQUITA, Editor director of El Mundo Financiero, Spain "It's a very magnificent place. Yunnan h

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Yao's Vlog: China's "city of eternal spring" in eyes of media executives

STORY: Yao's Vlog: China's "city of eternal spring" in eyes of media executives SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kunming City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJUM IQBAL, Head of Communications with the Regional Delegation for East Asia of the International Committee of the Red Cross 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TEH TSUI LING, Malaysian National News Agency 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): TEH TSUI LING, Malaysian National News Agency 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WING PING ALICE HANG, Editor-in-Chief at Oceania Tv ltd 8. various of the Dounan Flower Market 9. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 10. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHU QI, Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): CHUN WAI WONG, Malaysian National News Agency C

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

(231005) -- KUNMING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Dounan Flower Market during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

(231005) -- KUNMING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Dounan Flower Market during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

(231005) -- KUNMING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Dounan Flower Market during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-HOLIDAY-FLOWER MARKET (CN)

(231005) -- KUNMING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Dounan Flower Market during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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Asia's leading flower trading market mirrors China's economic vitality

STORY: Asia's leading flower trading market mirrors China's economic vitality DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kunming Dounan Flower Market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN CHONGJUN, CEO of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 4. various of the Kunming Dounan Flower Market 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIANG QUN, Store chief of ZTO Express STORYLINE: Flower trade is booming at the Kunming Dounan Flower Market in southwest China's Yunnan Province, especially after dark. As Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market and a reliable barometer of China's flower market prowess, the market has exported flowers to more than 40 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN CHONGJUN, CEO of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group "Flowers are traded for about 21 hours a day, starting at 4:00 a.m. About over 30 million stems of flowers are transacted here on an average day. The market has more than 7,600 s

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CHINA-YUNNAN-FRESH CUT FLOWER-TRADING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FRESH CUT FLOWER-TRADING (CN)

(230804) -- KUNMING, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers purchase flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 13, 2023. Yunnan is considered as one of the three major flower producing areas in the world. In recent years, the planting, harvesting, trading, transportation and other procedures of Yunnan flower industry chain have been continuously improved. Livestreamers and merchants start their work early in the morning at the bustling flower markets in the city of Kunming, surrounded by a rainbow of flowers for sale. In the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center (KIFA) auction hall, buyers from all over the country can quickly decide whether or not they should bid for flowers based on information on the varieties, grades and prices displayed on a trading screen. Florists have to seize every second to transport the flowers to guarantee the freshness. When the auction is over, the flowers are packaged before heading to cities across China or to foreign

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CHINA-YUNNAN-FRESH CUT FLOWER-TRADING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FRESH CUT FLOWER-TRADING (CN)

(230804) -- KUNMING, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child takes selfies with flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 13, 2023. Yunnan is considered as one of the three major flower producing areas in the world. In recent years, the planting, harvesting, trading, transportation and other procedures of Yunnan flower industry chain have been continuously improved. Livestreamers and merchants start their work early in the morning at the bustling flower markets in the city of Kunming, surrounded by a rainbow of flowers for sale. In the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center (KIFA) auction hall, buyers from all over the country can quickly decide whether or not they should bid for flowers based on information on the varieties, grades and prices displayed on a trading screen. Florists have to seize every second to transport the flowers to guarantee the freshness. When the auction is over, the flowers are packaged before heading to cities across China or to

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Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade grows at faster pace despite challenges

Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade grows at faster pace despite challenges

(230509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A florist hosts a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market, Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market, in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Renewed dynamism of Chinese economy a pivotal driving force for Asian recovery, integration

Xinhua Headlines: Renewed dynamism of Chinese economy a pivotal driving force for Asian recovery, integration

(230331) -- BOAO, March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers transfer trolleys of flowers at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Dounan, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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Asia's leading flower market cashes in on "she economy"

STORY: Asia's leading flower market cashes in on "she economy" DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kunming's Dounan Flower Market 2. STANDUP (English): ZHAO ZHIQIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGHUAN, Florist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAN, Director of marketing and publicity, Kunming's Dounan Flower Market 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHU QI, Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center STORYLINE: As Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market with a yearly trade volume of 11 billion, the Dounan Flower Market is considered a reliable barometer of the performance of China's flower markets. It has exported flowers to more than 40 countries and regions. STANDUP (English): ZHAO ZHIQIN, Xinhua correspondent "Today, on the International Women's Day, we are here at Kunming's Dounan Flower Market, Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market, to see how the 'flower economy' has been boosted. Let's go fi

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi (1st R) and family members transfer fresh flowers before packing them at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows flowers ready for sale at Bi Xixi's own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers l

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi hosts a live streaming show at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their b

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi introduces fresh cut flowers in a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live st

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi sorts fresh flowers at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their business

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi hosts a live streaming show at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their b

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows Bi Xixi transferring fresh flowers to be packed at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flowe

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi hosts a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi displays flowers collected from her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi selects flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their business mod

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi introduces fresh cut flowers in a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live st

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi hosts a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi picks fresh flowers at her own flower field in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 12, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their business

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER BUSINESS-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(230214) -- KUNMING, Feb. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bi Xixi hosts a live streaming show at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2023. Dounan Flower Market in Kunming is Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market. Every day as night falls, florist Bi Xixi will join the hustle and bustle of the flower trade here. Besides growing flowers, Bi is also a live streamer. Three years ago, while weeding one of her flower fields, Bi accidentally opened a live streaming app on her phone. To her surprise, the live show not only gained her a large number of followers, but also provided her with ideas for selling fresh cut flowers. Unlike many sales-oriented live streamers, Bi acts more like a tour guide, taking online viewers from the flower field to the flower market and sharing flower lore with them. At Dounan Flower Market, often referred to as Asia's flower capital, traditional flower vendors have long been acquainted with flower-selling live streamers like Bi and their

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