In Hong Kong, buying locally-grown vegetables is about more than just fighting coronavirus

In Hong Kong, buying locally-grown vegetables is about more than just fighting coronavirus

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Hong Kong at the end of January, shopping for locally-grown vegetables has become part of Josephine Liu’s weekly routine. Maintaining a healthy diet and sourcing affordable, fresh farm produce during the outbreak are her top priorities. Prices for vegetables imported from mainland China—once her normal source of produce—have gone up drastically.