China's Urumqi ensures ample supply of vegetables and fruits amid cold wave

A staff member sorts vegetables in the government reserve vegetable sales area of a community direct-sale store in Shuimogou District of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A resident buys vegetables at a community direct-sale food store in Shuimogou District of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A man buys vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A vendor prepares to unload vegetables from a truck at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A vendor arranges vegetables at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A staff member unloads a box of fresh vegetables from a truck at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A man buys vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A man buys vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2026 shows fresh vegetables at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A vendor transports fresh vegetables at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A resident buys vegetables at a farmers' market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A staff member loads a sack of vegetables onto a vehicle at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Residents buy vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A staff member unloads a box of fresh vegetables from a truck at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 19, 2026. A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

The Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, a regional logistics hub for agricultural produce, has launched a preemptive mechanism to secure supply sources and boost stocks in advance. At present, local markets are well stocked with vegetable and fruits, while prices remain stable. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)