Panic buying has been observed in many parts of China's mainland following the Ministry of Commerce's notice encouraging the storage of daily necessities, with a particular focus on buying rice and noodles. The panic buying trend has led to empty supermarket shelves and disorganization. The panic is attributed to fears of food shortage, exacerbated by misinterpretations of the Ministry's notice as indicating an impending war and attack on Taiwan. Despite official reassurances of sufficient supplies, the panic persists.