China reports record summer grain output despite weather challenges

(ECNS) - China's summer grain output reached a record 150.7 million metric tons so far in 2026, up 0.7 percent or 1 million metric tons year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.

The harvest overcame challenges including late planting of winter wheat in the Huang-Huai-Hai region and heavy rainfall in some areas, the bureau said.

The record output highlights China's continued focus on stabilizing grain supplies and maintaining food security amid weather-related challenges.

(By Zhang Jiahao)