Even the Liangxia Empire has always imported iron ore from Ao Country, not to mention other nations.
Moreover, several major industrial countries within the group are importing iron ore from Ao Country. For a nation like Saiyi Imperial Kingdom, which is severely lacking in resources, it relies heavily on imports.
Aside from iron ore, Ao Country is also the world's largest exporter of bauxite, with 70% sold to member countries of the Eastern Group.
In terms of livestock products, Ao Country and Xilan Country are the primary exporters within the Eastern Group.
To be blunt, they are exporters of various types of meat.
