YUNCHENG, China, June 11, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

Recently, the first batch of 160 "Xiale" watermelons from Xiaxian County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, was shipped to Malaysia, marking the first time that watermelons from Xiaxian county have been sold to Southeast Asian countries.

Xiaxian County is located at 35 degrees north latitude, with good ecological environment, rich natural resources, long hours of sunshine, large temperature differences between day and night, and fertile soil, making it a golden zone for fruit production. The watermelons grown here are known for their crisp, sweet, and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Xiaxian County also has a long history of watermelon cultivation, and historical records show that the watermelons here were once a tribute to imperial courts.

In recent years, Xiaxian County has focused on technological innovation and standardized production of watermelons, and take the highest standards, the strictest norms and the most practical measures to ensure that every watermelon has unique identification code, growth record card, and traceable quality. Xiaxian watermelons have successively won the honorary titles, such as Geographical Indication Agricultural Products recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the National Famous, Special, Excellent and New Agricultural Products, the China Regional Public Brand of Agricultural Products and Ten Major City Brand Cards of Yuncheng City.

The data provided by the Xiaxian County government shows that in recent years, the annual output of high-quality watermelons in Xiaxian County has reached 400,000 tons, with over 1,000 local farming households, generating a total output value of CNY 710 million. It is understood that the Xiaxian County government will also expand watermelon exports to South Korea and other countries.

Source: Xiaxian County People's Government

--BERNAMA