The first day of the Tianjin stop of the 2014 Shanxi Brand China Tour, May 9, Shanxi companies already had 136-million-yuan ($21.8 million) in signed agreements with local business and traders in Hebei province, Tianjin and Beijing.

The companies that benefited greatly from the promotion activity included the Shanxi Guangyuyuan Pharmaceutical Co, Pingyao Beef Group, Xirong Food Co, Taigu Tongbao Vinegar, Taigu Jianlong, and Sanjinchuan Food.