Foreign guests touch the lingzhi mushrooms at the laboratory in Alphay International Inc. [Photo/WeChat account: NTS_wsb]

More than 50 foreign guests and student representatives from countries including France, Argentina, and Pakistan recently visited Alphay International Inc in Nantong, Jiangsu province, to explore the culture of fungi and traditional Chinese medicine.

They visited the Ganoderma Culture Museum of China, edible mushroom processing lab, and the intelligent cultivation center for rare edible and medicinal mushrooms.

The foreign guests expressed strong interest, praising the fully automated environmental control and smart cultivation technology. They were particularly impressed by Alphay's advancements in edible mushrooms.

Chen Hui, president of Alphay, introduced the company's growth, main businesses, and international collaboration efforts, giving foreign guests a comprehensive insight into the strength and global outlook of Nantong-based enterprises.

Cao Ming, vice-chairman of the Nantong Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, which is the event organizer, said, "such events are designed to help foreign friends understand the recent changes in Nantong during this new era."

These events, where foreign guests visited enterprises in Nantong, provided them with direct and deep insights into China's modern agricultural technology and TCM culture. They also offer a platform for them to understand Nantong's business environment and its high-quality local companies, helping to further promote Nantong's stories and culture to the world.