Staff members tend to vegetables for the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

A staff member tends to vegetables for the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

An aerial drone photo taken on April 1, 2026 shows the venue of the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Staff members work at the venue of the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

A staff member works at the venue of the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

A staff member tends to vegetables for the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)