Changchun agriculture, food expo sets industry pace

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicked off on Friday in Changchun, Jilin province.

Initiated in 2000, the government-led expo has become a key event in China's agricultural sector.

Agricultural products, the latest equipment, new technology, various foods, light industrial products, and folk cultural items are on display, as well as exhibits about achievements in rural revitalization.

Rare fruits and vegetables, such as giant pumpkins and watermelons, attracted lots of visitors.

The expo is being staged at Changchun Modern Agricultural Park, with an area of around 1 million square meters. It will run until Aug 27.

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The 22nd China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo kicks off in Changchun, Jilin province, Aug 18, 2023. [Photo by Han Junhong/For chinadaily.com.cn]