Recently, the Xizang autonomous region was featured in China's inaugural list highlighting essential areas for the cultivation of traditional advantageous food production and local specialty food industries. Released on June 4, the list identifies cultivation targets across 28 provinces and regions, encompassing various food industry sectors including dairy, beverages, brewing, and refined tea.
Xizang is endowed with nearly 500 billion cubic meters of freshwater, representing 16.5 percent of the country's total supply. This region not only leads in per capita water availability but is also esteemed globally as one of the finest freshwater sources, as reported by the local industry and technology bureau.
The area hosts over 60 production lines with an impressive combined capacity exceeding 5 million tons and is home to 56 licensed natural drinking water companies. Since 2012, the output of natural drinking water has surged fourfold, registering an average annual growth rate of over 20 percent, according to bureau statistics.
Among the notable enterprises in the region is 5100 Xizang Glacier Spring Company. Wang Hua, the company's general manager, mentioned that their focus lies in producing high-end mineral water, with an annual production capacity surpassing 500,000 metric tons. The company plays a vital role in the local economy by providing jobs and offering scholarships for financially disadvantaged students.
In 2024, the company reported exporting 344 batches of mineral water, with a valuation of 17.34 million yuan. Dorje, an academician from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, highlighted that the Tibetan Plateau’s water supply primarily comes from glacier and snow meltwater, preserving its quality over time. He noted that with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters and the presence of 11 towering snow-capped mountains above 8,000 meters, Xizang's pristine ecosystem significantly contributes to the exceptional quality of its mineral water.
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