In 2024, China experienced its warmest year since records began over 60 years ago, with a national average temperature of 10.92°C, marking a 1-degree increase from 2023. Shanghai also reported its hottest year since the Qing dynasty, with an average of 18.8°C. This rise in temperature, along with increased storms and rainfall, has heightened power usage and impacted agriculture, particularly in rice-growing regions. To combat potential crop yield decline, China is researching heat-adaptive staple crops. Global warming is a growing concern, with predictions of a 3.1°C rise above pre-industrial levels by 2100.