Malabar spinach, a common and inexpensive vegetable in Vietnam, becomes a high-priced, high-end specialty in China, with prices reaching nearly 200,000 VND/kg. Originally discovered in Hainan, China, this vegetable is now widely grown and valued for its rich nutritional content, including high protein, trace elements, carotene, and vitamin B. The Chinese prepare it with garlic and hot oil, enhancing its flavor. Due to limited production, it remains a costly item in the Chinese market, highlighting the vegetable's unique status and value.