黄河滋养的拉面产业

### English Translation Title: The Ramen Industry Nurtured by the Yellow River

News Summary: In Hualong Hui Autonomous County, the Yellow River’s water and the plateau’s farming and livestock resources have created a complete industry chain centered on ramen noodles. What began as a home‑based craft has grown into more than 20,000 shops in 337 Chinese cities and 16 countries, employing about 110,000 people and generating nearly 15 billion yuan (about $2.3 billion) in annual operating income. Traditional and modern methods coexist: there are experience stores, central kitchens, and an industrial park that support the whole chain.

In recent years, local authorities have issued special regulations, built a 200‑acre industrial park, and set up a unified supply system with cold‑chain storage. The industry now leverages a 230,000‑acre rapeseed base, chili‑processing facilities, and an online‑offline agricultural product trading center. This shift moves the sector from pure expansion toward standardization and branding, while also weaving the Yellow River’s food culture into regional tourism and into ways for farmers and herders to increase their incomes.

Reflection and Insight: A bowl of noodles that evolves from a humble skill into a full‑scale industry is more than just a technical extension; it is the result of generations of hard work, perseverance, and mutual support. In everyday life we see the same principle: doing a small thing well, day after day, brings steady harvests and blessings to many. May we each, in our own calling, hold fast to honesty and diligence, so that the resources and talents at our doorstep become real sources of livelihood and hope for all.

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4 – “The lazy hand brings poverty; the diligent hand brings wealth.”

Link: https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/zaibuer/zhenyan/10