↑ Check out the writing of the ancient Chinese character "Mai", meaning "wheat", by Xinhua Photographer Zhang Chuanqi.
BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The summer harvest of wheat is in full swing in most wheat producing areas across China.
Traditionally, the summer harvest spans from May to late June in China every year, with most of the work focused on reaping winter wheat, a staple grain crop. The grain output for the period makes up about a quarter of the annual total.
Take a look at the combination of Chinese calligraphy and press photos from Xinhua themed on "Mai", meaning "wheat".
Photographers: Mu Yu, Shao Rui, Wu Zhiwei, Wang Lei, Chen Kai, Zhang Chunlei, Zhou Fangling, Tang Dehong, Sun Zhongzhe & Chen Xi
Video Editor: Hu Zhixuan
Poster Design: Wang Zecong■
