China: Fierce Sandstorm Sweeps Through Melon Field in Changji, Xinjiang

A fierce sandstorm hit Changji, Xinjiang, on August 16. This video captured the moment a man was standing in his Hami melon field when powerful winds swept through without warning. Within seconds, hordes of empty melon bags were hurled into the air, filling the sky and creating a chaotic scene as the man struggled to continue his broadcast.

Farmers in China's Xinjiang see bumper harvest of Hami melons

STORY: Farmers in China's Xinjiang see bumper harvest of Hami melons DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Naomaohu Town 2. various of Hami melons 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU MINGLIANG, Farmer 4. various of Hami melons STORYLINE: More than 40,000 mu (about 2,667 hectares) of Hami melons has recently entered harvest season in Naomaohu Town of Yiwu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The town is one of the largest production bases of late-ripening Hami melons in China. Hami melon planting was introduced to the area in 2001. With the adoption of standardized planting techniques in recent years, its output and quality have both seen a great improvement. This year, the output of Hami melons in Naomaohu Town is expected to reach 100,000 tons. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU MINGLIANG, Farmer "This year, I've planted more than 100 mu (about 6.67 hectares) of late-ripening Hami melons. So far, they have been sold out. My income

Hami melons enter harvest season in Xinjiang, China

STORY: Hami melons enter harvest season in Xinjiang, China DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: ALTAY, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Hami melon field in Fuhai County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang 2. various of farmers picking and loading Hami melons 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SHEN, Hami melon farmer STORYLINE: Farmers in Fuhai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have been busy harvesting Hami melons. Hami melons, a Xinjiang speciality, are extensively planted in the region. Every year from June to September, fruit traders from all over China would come to Xinjiang to buy Hami melons. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SHEN, Hami melon farmer "We have been planting Hami melons in Xinjiang for over a decade. Taking advantage of plentiful sunshine, we grow very sweet melons. Our melons are popular among consumers in China's inland regions." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Altay, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

(211229) -- LEDONG, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of a fruit company load Hami melons onto a truck in Foluo Town of Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 29, 2021. Over 48,000 mu (about 3,200 hectares) of Hami melons have entered harvest season in Ledong County. With the yearly output of more than 200,000 tonnes, Hami melon planting business has become an important industry in increasing the incomes of local villagers. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

(211229) -- LEDONG, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Farmers pick Hami melons in Foluo Town of Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 28, 2021. Over 48,000 mu (about 3,200 hectares) of Hami melons have entered harvest season in Ledong County. With the yearly output of more than 200,000 tonnes, Hami melon planting business has become an important industry in increasing the incomes of local villagers. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

(211229) -- LEDONG, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Staff member of a fruit company check the sugariness of Hami melons in Foluo Town of Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 29, 2021. Over 48,000 mu (about 3,200 hectares) of Hami melons have entered harvest season in Ledong County. With the yearly output of more than 200,000 tonnes, Hami melon planting business has become an important industry in increasing the incomes of local villagers. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

(211229) -- LEDONG, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of a fruit company loads Hami melons onto a truck in Foluo Town of Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 29, 2021. Over 48,000 mu (about 3,200 hectares) of Hami melons have entered harvest season in Ledong County. With the yearly output of more than 200,000 tonnes, Hami melon planting business has become an important industry in increasing the incomes of local villagers. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAMI MELON (CN)

(211229) -- LEDONG, Dec. 29, 2021 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of a fruit company selects Hami melons in Foluo Town of Ledong County, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 29, 2021. Over 48,000 mu (about 3,200 hectares) of Hami melons have entered harvest season in Ledong County. With the yearly output of more than 200,000 tonnes, Hami melon planting business has become an important industry in increasing the incomes of local villagers. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)