Cutlery made from bamboo are displayed at a demonstration center in Anji. LI SHANGYI/CHINA DAILY Bamboo's potential as a plastic substitute takes on various forms in the exhibition center — from ...

A machine carves out patterns on a bamboo fan in Anji in March 2023. SHI ZINAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE As an Anji local, Bai is well-acquainted with the long-standing role of bamboo in daily life.