Fragrant Rice, Plump Crabs: A Bountiful and Beautiful Scene—Revitalizing the Countryside Writes a New Chapter: A Documentary on Panjin’s Ongoing Efforts to Create a New Vision of Livable, Workable, and Harmonious Rural Areas
Time:2023-12-05
Panjin City has earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the work plans of the Provincial Party Committee, as well as the requirements of Liaoning’s Three-Year Action Plan for New Breakthroughs in All-Round Revitalization. On the firm foundation of strictly upholding the red line for arable land, the city has prioritized the development of agriculture and rural areas, vigorously carried out the strategy of “storing grain in the land and in technology,” and made concerted efforts to build Panjin’s rice industry into a national key link in the agricultural whole-industry chain. At the same time, the city has continuously advanced the construction of beautiful countryside across the entire region, steadily enhanced rural social governance, maintained its leading position in both the rural production and living environment and per capita disposable income, and strived to place rural revitalization at the forefront of the province and even the nation.
A magnificent panorama of a strong agriculture, beautiful countryside, and prosperous farmers is gradually unfolding across the land of Panjin.
Rice and River Crabs: Two Major “Industry Alliances” Boost Farmers’ Incomes
On September 6, Panjin City held the inaugural River Crab Opening-Catch Festival. Amid the eager eyes of tens of thousands of crab farmers, Panjin’s river crabs have entered another bountiful harvest season. “By adopting a model that integrates the ‘River Crab Alliance’ with production bases and individual farmer households, we have continuously expanded and strengthened the river crab industry. This year, total output is expected to exceed 80,000 metric tons, and the industry’s output value is projected to surpass RMB 6.2 billion,” said Li Baishuang, an agricultural expert at the Panjin Modern Agriculture Development Center.
“The brand values of Panjin Rice and Panjin River Crab have now reached RMB 59.242 billion and RMB 40.981 billion, respectively!” This latest data, unveiled at the opening of the Fourth China Panjin Rural Revitalization Industry Expo on September 23—the Harvest Festival—is truly inspiring.

A heartening scene of a bountiful harvest unfolds across the fields of Sijiazi Village, Chenjia Town, Panshan County. Photo by Pan Xuan.
In the first half of this year, rural residents in Panjin saw income growth across multiple channels, with per capita disposable income exceeding RMB 14,000—the highest level in the entire province. It can be said that Panjin has delivered concrete results and taken a leading position in all its endeavors, with rural industries thriving and farmers’ livelihoods steadily improving.
Real financial investment to enhance farmers’ sense of well-being
Attracting Talent and Gathering Outstanding Individuals: Igniting a “New Engine” for Rural Revitalization
Right now is peak season for the release of Panjin river crabs onto the market. At the river crab shop owned by dealer Zheng Zhi in Hujiatown, Panshan County, several workers are busy sorting the crabs, while Zheng himself is promptly fulfilling both online and offline orders, keeping everyone bustling with activity. “We ship about 3,000 jin of river crabs every day, mainly to Hebei and Shandong provinces,” he says. “These days, farmers in the surrounding area have no trouble selling their river crabs.”

The Crab King Competition has attracted widespread attention. Photo by our reporter Liu Lishan.
The 4th China Panjin Rural Revitalization Industry Expo Was Successfully Held
From September 23 to 25, the Fourth China Panjin Rural Revitalization Industry Expo and the Inaugural China Rice Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Exhibition were successfully held at the Northeast Xinfadi Agricultural Product Supply Chain Center. With the theme “Vibrant Industries Drive New Breakthroughs in All-Round Revitalization,” the event adopted a “exhibition-plus-events-plus-forum” format, establishing a national platform for showcasing and exchanging new rice varieties, cutting-edge technologies, advanced equipment, innovative models, new products, and fresh distribution channels.

At this year’s expo, 24 enterprises reached preliminary procurement agreements, resulting in the signing of 12 agricultural product procurement contracts with a total value of RMB 1.698 billion. Notably, the Panjin Rice Association, the Panjin Rice Industry Alliance, and Panjin Rice (Group) Co., Ltd. entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with JD Retail Group on the JD–Panjin Rice Industrial Belt, with a contract value of RMB 1 billion.
Hundreds of Travel Buyers Visit Panjin
To better implement the “Attracting Tourists to Panjin” initiative, stimulate industrial development, and build a distinctive cultural-tourism brand, Panjin’s Cultural Tourism Promotion Ambassador briefed 150 travel agencies from within and outside the province on the city’s abundant tourism resources. The ambassador promoted key attractions such as the Red Beach National Scenic Corridor, Guangsha Art Street, Jinbo Beach, Beilü Pastoral Area, and Jiangnan Charm Garden, while highlighting a range of premium one- to five-day tour itineraries across six thematic categories: wetlands, coastal experiences, culture, rural tourism, and historical heritage. These efforts showcased, in a multi-dimensional and multi-layered way, the new face and significant achievements of Panjin’s cultural-tourism development as the “Eco-City of Wetlands.” In addition, China Travel Service Headquarters, China Travel Global, and Tibet International Employees’ Travel Agency each signed strategic cooperation agreements with Panjin Linghang Travel Agency and Panjin Jinghua International Travel Agency. The parties reached consensus on areas such as mutual tourist exchange, joint marketing initiatives, and itinerary development, which will help Panjin’s key scenic spots welcome more than 400,000 visitors from both inside and outside the region during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
“Red Beach No. 1” Rice Highly Sought After
“This is the rice made from ‘Honghai Beach No. 1’—what a fragrant aroma!” “Delicious! Could I have another serving, please?”… On September 23, the Fourth China Panjin Rural Revitalization Industry Expo and the inaugural China Rice Full-Industry-Chain Innovation Exhibition officially opened. Among the dazzling array of agricultural products from across the country, the tasting session for this year’s newly launched ‘Honghai Beach No. 1’ rice variety at the Panjin Agricultural Development Group’s exhibition booth proved especially popular, with attendees heaping praise after sampling it.

The innovative exhibition area for the entire rice industry chain offers attendees a brand-new experience. Photo by our reporter Liu Lishan.
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