Idaho is one of the smallest U.S. states by population, but does big trade with China - the state's fourth largest export market.
A third of U.S. potatoes come from the state of Idaho. According to CGTN's Mark Niu, A mid-size farm in Idaho normally produces about 20.4 million kilograms of potatoes each year. About 10 percent will be sold as fresh ones, while the other 90 percent will become French fries.
The second largest export market for Idaho's French fries is China. Exporting fresh potatoes to China is not allowed, but farmers hope positive trade relations will open doors.
Potato chips are big in Idaho, but to the surprise of many, computer chips are even bigger. Semiconductors and industrial equipment make up nearly 86 percent of Idaho's exports to China.The biggest player is Micron Technology, which has often been rumored as being an acquisition target for China's Tsinghua group.
Standing at the intersection of tech and agriculture, Idaho looks to a future where the world knows the true value of what the small American state is all about.
