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As temperatures soar across China, traditional local cooling foods are trending nationwide, fueling a booming summer consumption economy.

In Jianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, classic ice jelly known as bingfen has become a summer staple. Popular among locals, this refreshing snack sells extremely well in street shops and modern factories. It is also exported overseas, bringing Chinese summer flavors to the world.

In Dayu City, east China's Jiangxi Province, villagers make natural green jelly with wild grass through traditional handmade methods, a pure local summer treat.

In east China's Zhejiang Province, people enjoy herbal tofu and seasonal pastries, following ancient solar term customs to beat the heat.

In Qimen County, Anhui Province, locals brew homemade red bayberry wine to beat the summer heat. Fresh ripe bayberries are soaked with high-grade grain liquor and rock sugar. After a month of fermentation, the fruity, mellow wine serves as a traditional, refreshing drink, perfect for hot summer days.

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