The bilateral agreement between China and the European Union (EU) on geographical indications (GIs) official took effect on March 1, 2021, according to China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC). The agreement protects the first batch of 100 European GIs in China and 100 Chinese GIs in the EU against imitation and duplication.

 

From agricultural products to study utensils, iconic Chinese GIs including Gannan navel orange, Pixian thick broad-bean sauce, Pu'er tea, Shaoxing rice wine, Xuan paper and Sichuan brocade are on the list of the first and second batches of GI products.

 

 

Pixian Thick Broad-Bean Sauce

 

 

The Pixian thick broad-bean sauce from Pidu District, Chengdu City in southwest China's Sichuan Province is believed to be the soul of Sichuan Cuisine, one of the major cuisines in China. The production technique of the sauce is complicated, and was included on the second batch of the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.

 

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Sichuan Brocade

 

 

As one of China's four famous brocades, Sichuan brocade of southwest China's Sichuan Province has over 2,000 years of history. The brocade is known for its locally-specific design, rich pattern and vibrant colors. Its weaving skills were listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

 

( Photo by ihchina.cn)

 

 

Edited by Lei Lei

Source: CGTN