The article highlights the anticipated price increase of Tangqi loquats in China, with the first batch expected to hit the market in early May. The early, famous variety from Yuhang, Zhejiang Province, is expected to see a significant price hike due to a drastic decrease in production, estimated to be less than half of the previous year. This reduction is largely due to the impact of cold weather conditions last winter, which damaged loquat trees and flowers, leading to lower yields. The article also mentions the cyclical nature of reduced production in loquat trees and the potential benefits such as improved fruit quality and reduced manual labor needs for thinning. Tangqi, known for its high-quality loquat varieties, is the largest producer among China's three major regions, with a total area of 17,177 mu and a variety of 18 types, including the best 'Ruantiaobaisha' and 'Dahongpao' varieties.