On March 23, 2024, a delegation from "Steppe," a well-known agricultural holding company in Rostov Oblast, Russia, visited Lixing Plant Protection Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Northeast China. Both sides engaged in in-depth exchanges and learning about agricultural machinery manufacturing and technological innovation.

"Steppe" Agricultural Holding Company is a leader in the agricultural field in southern Russia, renowned for its forward-looking strategic planning and abundant agricultural resources. The company aims to become one of the top five agricultural players in Russia, with operations spanning multiple agriculturally advantageous regions including Krasnodar, Stavropol, and Rostov. Its business encompasses key areas such as crop production, dairy farming, intensive horticulture, and agricultural product trade.

On the evening of March 22, Mr. Zhang Fenglong, chairman of Lixing Plant Protection Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and his family warmly welcomed their guests from Russia. Over a dinner of Peking duck and other Chinese delicacies, both sides discussed cooperation and friendship. Chairman Zhang Fenglong stated that the relationship with clients is not merely a business partnership, but more like a family bond. Amidst laughter and conversation, they exchanged personal stories and explored future cooperation prospects. After dinner, gifts were exchanged; the clients brought Russian-made vodka, while Mr. Zhang reciprocated with his treasured collection of tea, symbolizing the deep and lasting friendship between China and Russia.

The next morning, the Russian delegation visited Lixing Plant Protection's R&D department and engaged in in-depth discussions with Mr. Sheng Bin, the company's senior chief engineer. Despite his age, Mr. Sheng remains at the forefront of R&D, possessing a profound understanding and extensive practical experience in the walking and spraying mechanisms of plant protection aerial platforms. He detailed the company's technological innovations and product development philosophy to the Russian guests, and both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on improving the performance and efficiency of agricultural machinery.

In the lobby of Lixing Plant Protection, the national flags of China and Russia hung side-by-side, symbolizing the friendly cooperation and common development of both countries in the agricultural sector. This is not only an honor for Lixing Plant Protection but also a vivid example of agricultural cooperation between China and Russia.

Before concluding their visit, Lixing Plant Protection arranged a hot pot dinner and shopping mall visit, allowing the Russian guests to experience Chinese culinary culture and consumer environment in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The guests expressed great satisfaction with their visit and expressed sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality and professional exchanges.

This visit deepened mutual understanding and trust between China and Russia in the field of agricultural machinery manufacturing and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation. Lixing Plant Protection Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will continue to uphold the principles of openness, innovation, and cooperation, working with global partners to promote the progress and development of the agricultural machinery manufacturing industry.