VOICED: Drought rattles farmers in eastern China

The video discusses the severe drought affecting eastern China, particularly in Shandong, where farmers like Xijiang struggle to irrigate their crops. The drought, the worst in 60 years, threatens China's wheat production, potentially impacting global food prices. The UN warns that China may need to import wheat, affecting low-income countries. The drought has dried up reservoirs and rivers, affecting millions of hectares of crops. The Chinese government has allocated $2 billion for emergency measures, but experts call for long-term solutions. Farmers hope for rain and new wells to save their crops.

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