Chili pepper harvest gets underway in E China's Anhui

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2026 shows farmers drying harvested chili peppers in Youhe Village, Gucheng Township, Qiaocheng District of Bozhou City, east China's Anhui Province. As chili peppers enter the harvest season, local farmers take advantage of sunny weather to harvest, dry, sort, package and prepare the produce for market, with the vibrant red peppers contributing to higher incomes and rural prosperity. (Liu Qinli/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2026 shows farmers drying harvested chili peppers in Youhe Village, Gucheng Township, Qiaocheng District of Bozhou City, east China's Anhui Province.(Liu Qinli/Guangming Picture)