Breeding crabs in rice fields: City's eco-friendly way to vitalize rural economy

The land of Panjin in northeast China's Liaoning province once had poor yield for rice farming. After taking restoration measures to improve the land over the years, farmers there now lead better lives by breeding crabs in rice fields and developing rural tourism.

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