In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, Laiming, and Yushan broadcast from a dry pepper market in Guizhou Province, China, as part of their China Horizon special series. They explore the region's deep connection to chili peppers, particularly in Zunyi and Xiazi County, highlighting the area's ideal climate for pepper cultivation and its significant role in China's pepper industry. The hosts discuss the cultural significance of spicy food, regional variations in spiciness preferences, and the historical reasons for pepper's popularity in Guizhou. They delve into the economics of the pepper trade, the evolution of pepper brokerage, and the impact of the China Chili City (CCC) on stabilizing prices and modernizing the industry. The episode also touches on the global appeal of chili peppers and innovative ways they are being incorporated into various products, emphasizing the passion and economic importance of the pepper industry in Guizhou.
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