Friends Afar: How do Chinese scientists grow soybeans in Pakistan?

This summer, Pakistan experienced record-breaking temperatures of up to 52 C. The extreme heat caused heatstroke, fatalities, and reduced crop yields. Lam Hon-ming, a leading soybean expert from HongKong, traveled to Pakistan to help farmers develop new soybean varieties. Despite enduring scorching heat, long journeys, sandstorms, and rough rides, this adventure resulted in higher-yielding seeds and fostered mutual goodwill between the people of China and Pakistan.