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China's baijiu heartland Yibin pivots to new energy and hi-tech manufacturing

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The city of Yibin, historically known as the home of the baijiu producer Wuliangye, is undergoing a transformation to become a new energy and hi-tech manufacturing hub. Despite its baijiu heritage, local officials are emphasizing new industries over traditional liquor production. The city is investing in infrastructure, including a new five-star Westin hotel set to open in 2027, signaling its ambition to attract investment and redefine its economic identity. AI

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China's baijiu heartland Yibin pivots to new energy and hi-tech manufacturing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Frank Chen ·

    How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energy

    Wuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first que…

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