Dounan, a charming town on Dianchi Lake in Kunming, Yunnan Province, may be small, but it's home to Asia's largest fresh-cut flower market -- and the world's second-largest. Handling around 10 million flowers daily, it's a global export hub, supplying blooms to over 50 countries, including Kazakhstan.

Let's follow Xinhua reporter Maria to discover the key to this town's success!

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