Treasure in the water

By Global Times Published: Oct 08, 2026 12:41 AM

A fisherman maintains ponds at the leech breeding base of Aihu Village, Weishan County in East China's Shandong Province on October 7, 2026. Weishan produces more than 420 tons of dried leeches annually as traditional Chinese medicine, with the output accounting for nearly 70 percent of the national market. Photo: VCG

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