A group of agricultural experts has met at a demonstration garden in Jinan, Shandong, to review new varieties of cruciferous vegetables planted there. The event, part of the National Cruciferous Vegetables Academic Seminar and New Types Conference, is held biennially and highlights China's leading position in cruciferous vegetable production, which accounts for about 30% of China's vegetable cultivation area and over half of the global total. The focus has shifted from quantity to quality, with advancements in water-saving, labor-efficient production. The Institute of Vegetables and Flowers at the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences is at the forefront of Chinese cruciferous vegetable research, particularly in Chinese cabbage and radish breeding. Notable advancements include new spring cabbage varieties and disease-resistant Chinese cabbage varieties.