China's Cow Town
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Heavy Lifting
A worker at Meng Yisa handles a side of beef in the production line at Meng Yisa. Western Cattle Company is teaching Meng Yisa how to make Western cuts of beef, like filet mignon and brisket, for customers in Beijing and Shanghai.
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