"This is Chefban Soy Sauce, a hallmark of southern China's brewing craftsmanship," introduced Ye Ruxian, Vice County Mayor of Yangxi, as he showcased products from local giants like Chefban and Zhimeizhai, alongside global players such as Kraft Heinz and Wilmar International. With 4.13 million tons of condiment production capacity—20% of China's total—Yangxi, a county in western Guangdong, has earned its title as the "Condiment Capital of China."

Yangxi County's strength is one among the many demonstrated at the 2025 Guangdong County Investment Fair (Agricultural and Beverage Industry Session) held on February 28.

The event unveiled a list of 248 investment opportunities across 97 counties, focusing on agricultural processing, beverages, and emerging sectors like green energy and smart manufacturing. 

Counties involved include those from 12 cities in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong, as well as Huizhou, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing. Attendees included 250 representatives from domestic and foreign agribusinesses, logistics firms, and e-commerce platforms, all exploring partnerships in Guangdong's counties.  

Zhu Xiaojun, Vice Director of Guangdong's Commerce Department, framed the fair as critical to achieving the "Ten Million Project's" three-year milestones. "Counties are the backbone of rural revitalization. Their rich resources and industrial foundations—like Yangxi's condiment ecosystem—offer unmatched opportunities for upgrading agriculture and building clusters," he stated, welcoming businesses to invest boldly and reap substantial profits, while simultaneously fueling high-quality growth across Guangdong's counties.

The fair also incorporates recent AI developments to facilitate business and investment promotion. An interactive zone featuring DeepSeek AI, a tool for real-time site selection analysis, drew keen interest. "The AI model helps investors instantly match projects with ideal locations," explained a staff member at the "Invest Guangdong" platform booth, underscoring the province's tech-driven approach to rural development.

The province plans over 100 investment fairs in 2025, targeting 200 billion yuan in pledged projects. With tailored policies and AI-powered matchmaking, Guangdong aims to transform its counties into hubs of innovation and equitable development—one soy sauce bottle, herbal park, and green energy plant at a time.