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flag China formalized "livestock broker" as a profession in 2025, boosting market transparency and rural trade.

flag In July 2025, China officially recognized "livestock broker" as a formal profession, marking a shift from their previous informal status as "cattle and sheep middlemen." flag At Xinjiang’s Huanggong Bazaar, a historic market in Yining County, brokers like Ma Jun connect herders with buyers across China, assessing animals and facilitating rapid, transparent deals through hand-slapping bargaining. flag The bazaar, operating three days a week, handles up to 25,000 animals weekly with an average turnover of 200 million yuan, serving as a key price indicator for Xinjiang’s livestock trade. flag Brokers manage logistics, delayed payments, and trust-based relationships, playing a vital role in linking rural herders to broader markets.

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