Storyline: China's cold chain logistics market expands steadily in Q1 2025 [Voice_over] New data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing shows the country's cold-chain logistics sector is maintaining steady growth. According to the federation, the sector was worth more than 306 billion U.S. dollars in Q1 this year, a nearly four percent increase from the same period last year. Revenue from cold chain logistics, meanwhile, also increased by four percent in Q1, reaching 18 billion U.S. dollars. Transportation of fruit and vegetables in particular stands out with overall transactions increasing by 5 percent year on year. [Sound_bite] Qin Yuming, secretary-general, Cold Chain Logistics Committee, China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing: "The fresh food e-commerce, direct shipments, and instant retail services enjoy rapid growth, which highlights the crucial role that cold chain logistics plays in supporting the development in these fields." [Voice_over] As the weather gets warm, and demand goes up for fresh fruit, chilled veggies, and cool dairy treats, the country's cold-chain logistics sector is expected to continue its expansion in Q2. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]