(260401) -- JINAN, April 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tends to vegetables for the upcoming 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo in Shouguang, east China's Shandong Province, April 1, 2026. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo has entered its final stage of preparation. Scheduled from April 20 to May 30, this year's expo will showcase over 2,600 varieties of vegetables. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)