In 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission issued the "Work Plan for Pairing Key Cities in Revolutionary Old Areas," guided by Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Following the decisions of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the plan supports the establishment of cooperation mechanisms between key cities in revolutionary old areas and selected cities in eastern China, aiming to promote complementary advantages, mutual benefits, and shared development. It also supports consolidating and expanding poverty alleviation achievements, advancing rural revitalization and new urbanization, and stimulating endogenous development and vitality.

Actively responding to national policies and fulfilling social responsibilities, Shanghai All Union organized the “Hundred Entrepreneurs Enter the Dabie Mountains” series of activities. Yang Lei, Director of SEEK Bio-Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“SEEK Bio”), was invited to participate in the three-day study tour. During the visit, SEEK Bio engaged in exchanges with leaders of Lu’an City, Huoqiu County, and Yeji District, explored cooperation opportunities, carried out public welfare activities, and contributed to rural revitalization according to local needs. This event also served to deeply embody the great spirit of the founding of the Party and to inherit and promote the spirit of the Dabie Mountains, further clarifying SEEK Bio’s responsibilities and mission, using the spirit of the Dabie Mountains revolutionary old area as an inner driving force to make greater contributions to the nation and society.
The study tour took place from June 25 to June 27, during which the delegation successfully completed its planned agenda despite the limited time. Visits included Changji Agricultural Industrial Park, Hehuo Modern Industrial Park, China Central Home Industry Park, and Yeji Chemical Industry Park, among others. The trip also included forums for discussion and cooperation.
In a discussion with Vice Mayor Li Yu and leaders from Huoqiu County, SEEK Bio had the valuable opportunity to introduce its circular economy model and technological advantages to leaders and over a hundred entrepreneurs present. This presentation received unanimous recognition. Following the meeting, as one of two representatives from Shanghai, Director Yang Lei gave an interview to Lu’an TV, introducing SEEK Bio’s work to a wider audience.

As a national high-tech enterprise, a Shanghai specialized and innovative enterprise, and a unit with an academician expert workstation, SEEK Bio focuses on harmless disposal of agricultural organic waste, efficient and comprehensive recycling for soil return, soil improvement, and carbon sequestration. Its work fully aligns with national strategies for rural revitalization, developing new productive forces, and carbon neutrality goals. SEEK Bio holds core patented technologies in biochar production and biochar-microbe synergistic enhancement. It is a key contributor to national standards for biochar-based fertilizers and Shanghai local standards for soil conditioners, recognized as one of the top ten leading technologies by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and has won numerous provincial and ministerial awards for technological invention and progress.
Through this study tour, SEEK Bio will continue to strengthen cooperation with enterprises in Lu’an, promote interconnection, resource sharing, and complementary advantages, carry forward the spirit of the Dabie Mountains revolutionary old area, continue innovating, and strive toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.