The Journey of Rice 06 Far Distant

Whatever form it takes, no matter how it tastes or how it’s cooked, rice reflects the cultures and destinies of the peoples it sustains and nurtured. In this episode, we look at how rice spread across Eurasia and came to be cultivated in Europe and how the unstinting efforts of Chinese scientists are improving rice output and optimizing the crop's value. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Wang Feizhou