Production on the third episode of the transnational co-production documentary Road to the East, organized by the Asia and Africa Center of the China Media Group, began in Changshan county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province on Oct 3.

The documentary was shot by an Iranian documentary film team.

As a documentary meant to promote China in Iran, the third episode focuses on Changshan grapefruit and tells how the grapefruit industry can help local farmers increase their incomes through onsite visits and interviews.

The Iranian film team talks with a local people in Changshan county, Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

"I have found many similarities between the Changshan grapefruit industry and Iranian lemon industry. For Iran, the cultivation, sale and industrial development of grapefruit are worth studying. I hope that this documentary will show the history and culture of Changshan grapefruit from our perspective and further deepen the friendship between China and Iran," said Iranian host He Fei.

Road to the East consists of three 25-minute episodes, focusing on Chinese culture and the development of characteristic industries. It is expected to be broadcast in Iran at the end of 2022.