🌾 Kenya's Rice Revolution: China's Super Rice to the Rescue! 🌾
John Kimani, an expert from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, can't hide his excitement! He's got his hands on a new type of rice developed by China, and it's set to make waves in Kenya's fight against poverty and hunger.
\"This rice is a game-changer,\" says Kimani, who's leading the charge in the rice fields. \"We're talking about yields of up to 7.5 tonnes per hectare! That's more than double what our traditional varieties produce.\" 🎉
For a country where over 80% of rice is imported, this new variety brings a ray of hope. Expected to be approved in Kenya this year, it could pave the way for food self-sufficiency and boost the local economy.
But it's not just about rice. In recent years, China has been lending a helping hand to African countries, supporting poverty reduction and fostering cooperation. It's all about bringing tangible benefits to the people. 🤝
Chinese President Xi Jinping echoed this sentiment during the first session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. \"A single flower does not make spring,\" he said. \"China wants to see a hundred flowers in full blossom and will go hand in hand with fellow developing countries toward modernization.\" 🌍❤️
With partnerships like these, the future looks brighter for Kenya and other developing nations. Here's to a harvest of hope! 🌱✨
Reference(s):
How China contributes to global poverty reduction, modernization drive
cgtn.com
