Amway, an American company known for its multi-level marketing sales model, settled its botanical R&D center in Wuxi in 2015. Located in the tranquil and picturesque countryside of east Wuxi, it separates itself from common R&D centers with its garden-like environment.
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A bird's eye view of Amway's botanical R&D center. [Photo provided to China Daily] |
Serving as a global cooperate platform, the R&D center is engaged in the research of organic farming and the health and beauty applications of Chinese herbal medicine.
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The sides of roads in Amway's botanical R&D center are lined with beautiful trees and flowers. [Photo provided to China Daily] |
Amway's botanical R&D center has a laboratory and a farmland covering more than 700 mu (460,000 square meters). Making use of its high-end greenhouses and modern irrigation system, Amway aims at developing a organic agricultural chain.
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A corner of Amway's botanical R&D center is adorned with gorgeous flowers. [Photo provided to China Daily] |
The city of Wuxi has pledged great support to the development of modern eco-friendly agriculture. With its beautiful environment, convenient transport and high-end caliber the center is a perfect spot for agricultural R&D.
