Blooming roses boost rural economy in SW China
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A worker in a rural flower wine company in southwest China’s Guizhou Province collects rose petals to make rose wine on Saturday (April 21). /VCG Photo  

A worker in a rural flower wine company in southwest China’s Guizhou Province collects rose petals to make rose wine on Saturday (April 21). /VCG Photo  

Local villagers carrying boxes of rose petals back to the company's headquarters. /VCG Photo

Local villagers carrying boxes of rose petals back to the company's headquarters. /VCG Photo

A benefit of the local natural resources, the roses have become a vital factor in the prosperity of the rural economy. /VCG Photo

A benefit of the local natural resources, the roses have become a vital factor in the prosperity of the rural economy. /VCG Photo

In recent years, local government has encouraged villagers to plant roses to meet local demand for rose wine. /VCG Photo

In recent years, local government has encouraged villagers to plant roses to meet local demand for rose wine. /VCG Photo