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. [Photo/Xinhua]
URUMQI -- 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.
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. [Photo/Xinhua]
A man buys vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 20, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
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. [Photo/Xinhua]
A man buys vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 20, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
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. [Photo/Xinhua]
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 vegetables and fruits, while prices remain stable.
A vendor arranges vegetables at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
Residents buy vegetables at an agricultural products market in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 20, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
A vendor transports fresh vegetables at the Jiuding agricultural products wholesale market in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Jan 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
