Across China: "Treasure" plant drives China-Peru cooperation in biodiversity protection

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- The South China Botanical Garden in Guangzhou is showcasing a meticulously curated shelf filled with various plant specimens all the way from Peru.

Affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the garden now houses a diverse collection of 6,300 species samples from the Latin American country. However, just over 10 years ago, there were only a few hundred specimens. One standout