How Chinese gave new life to Maine lobsters
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| Phil Miles (L) and Dave Bedell of Maine Coast company pack lobsters in Portland, Maine, March 29, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua] | 
Maine in the US is known for its lobsters. A few years ago, the industry was facing a crisis because of massive oversupply in the domestic market.
But then the Chinese fell in love with lobsters and the industry took off. Last year, China bought $40.9 million worth of lobsters from Maine.
 
    


 
    

















 
                   
                  
 
                   
                  





