Rural communities in Guizhou develop taste for trade

GUIYANG — In the remote mountains of Guizhou, a landlocked province in southwestern China where tradition runs as deep as its valleys, locals are transforming agricultural products into global commodities, breathing new life into rural communities.

Tucked away in the rugged landscape of Sinan county, a food company churns out over 100,000 boxes daily of fiery sweet potato noodles — a spicy instant snack popular among young eaters.

Last year, thanks to cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com, many of the products were shipped overseas. "Food isn't just for domestic tables, it deserves to serve worldwide palates," said Zhang Cheng, the company's chairman.