World Tulip Society Chairman Ibo Gulsen has expressed his optimistic outlook on the expanding potential of the tulip market in China.
Speaking to Xinhua on the sidelines of the World Tulip Summit, a biennial event organized by the World Tulip Society, in The Hague from Oct. 16 to 18, Gulsen noted that China's demand for tulips has been rising steadily.
"I think the potential of tulips in China is growing every year," said Gulsen, commenting on the event, which brought together more than 40 industry professionals from countries including the Netherlands, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Gulsen explained that while tulips were initially used mainly for landscaping in China, their role has expanded. "Now we see people bringing them inside their homes," he said. "It's not just about the traditional red or yellow colors anymore; there's a shift towards pink and pastel hues."
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