Vegetable prices in China have risen recently due to unfavorable weather conditions, prompting the supply of discounted vegetables in various places to stabilize the market.
At a vegetable wholesale market in Changxing County of Huzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province, merchants reported that since early July, the prices of 30 to 40 kinds of vegetables have gradually increased.
"Since the start of summer, vegetable prices have noticeably increased, especially for green leafy vegetables," said a local resident.
"It has been continuously hot this summer, with temperatures remaining above 40 degrees Celsius, driving vegetable prices higher," said Liu Shuling, a vegetable wholesaler.
Vegetable production in Changxing County is very limited at present, with most of the vegetables sold at the market coming from Anhui, Henan, Shandong, and other regions. Due to high temperatures and rainy weather in these production areas, overall output has recently decreased, leading to rising prices. However, the increase is expected to narrow as supply improves in September.
In Shanghai, various discounted vegetables have been introduced to the market to help stabilize rising prices.
At a market in Xuhui District, many vegetable vendors prominently display boards advertising discount promotions. Nearly every stall offers two types of discounted vegetables, with sales prices matching the purchase prices.
"I bought a lot of discounted vegetables today. I can save some for tomorrow," said a local resident.
Unfavorable weather conditions temporarily push up vegetable prices in China
Unfavorable weather conditions temporarily push up vegetable prices in China
China Media Group (CMG)'s much-anticipated Mid-Autumn Festival Gala aired at 20:00 Beijing Time on Tuesday, captivating a global audience with its poetic and artistic celebrations of the festival.
The gala, known as "Qiuwan" in Chinese, was filmed in Shenyang City, the provincial capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. This city, rich in cultural heritage and industrial significance, boasts a 2,300-year history, three world heritage sites, and over 1,500 historical landmarks.
Themed "Moon Culture," the gala presented over 30 artistic performances, including poems, songs, dances, and operas, vividly reflecting Chinese traditional culture with a modern flair.
The program was divided into three chapters, namely "Moon Rise," "Moon Light," and "Bright Moon."
"Moon Rise" opened with a song adapted from a poem by Li Qingzhao, a Song Dynasty (960-1279) female poet, celebrating the sweet osmanthus flower, which blooms at this time of year and has been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years.
This section also featured performances blending traditional Chinese music with contemporary styles, emphasizing family, patriotism, and nostalgia, including a performance featuring popular Kazakhstani singer Dimash Qudaibergen.
The second chapter, "Moon Light," highlighted traditional Chinese culture and Shenyang's local charm with acts which included ancient shadow puppetry and errenzhuan, a two-person stand-up comedy unique to northeast China.
Notable performances included pop star Li Yuchun's duet with a child, celebrating maternal love, and singer Tan Weiwei's performance with Olympic champions Wu Dajing and Deng Yawen, honoring dream chasers. Hungarian pianist Balazs Havasi joined Chinese artists for a stirring performance, spreading a message of warmth and romance.
"Moon Bright," the final chapter, featured classic songs and reunion-themed narratives.
Highlights included a musical adaptation of Tang Dynasty poem "Qing Ping Diao” by poet Li Bai (701-762), which captures the essence of ancient Chinese beauty. A moving performance by a middle-school chorus from Macao Special Administrative Region expressed students' love for the country and hopes for a brighter future.
French musician Richard Clayderman enchanted the audience with his timeless "A Comme Amour" and a breathtaking rendition of "The Butterfly Lovers" concerto, which intertwines Chinese folklore with Western romantic composition.
The gala is now available on various China Central Television (CCTV) channels and new media platforms.
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion, was celebrated on Tuesday, September 17.
CMG's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala celebrates traditions with star-studded performances
