Shandong’s clustered agricultural hidden champions

In Shandong, a string of low-profile agricultural "hidden champions" is quietly making its way to global markets. These premium goods draw their nourishment from the fertile soil of Qilu.

More than 70 percent of China's high-end white asparagus is grown in Caoxian, Heze. The contiguous planting area for American ginseng in Wendeng ranks among the largest in the world. Linqu produces 80 tons of top-grade caviar every year.

From Qingdao salmon and Rushan oysters to Linyi sweet cherries and kimchi from Pingdu, the land of Qilu abounds with culinary treasures waiting to be discovered.

在山东，藏着一长串低调的物产“隐形冠军”。这些优品悄然走向全球，养分取自这片丰沃的齐鲁沃土。

国内七成以上高端白芦笋出自菏泽曹县；文登西洋参连片种植规模位居全球前列；临朐年产顶级鱼子酱80吨。

青岛三文鱼、乳山生蚝、临沂大樱桃、平度韩式泡菜……齐鲁大地，满是待发掘的舌尖宝藏。

(Reported by Liang Yongqi from Dazhong Net in Heze)