According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), China produced 79,269,592 tons of watermelon in 2016, imported 234,724 tons and exported30,968 tons. The per capita consumption was over 50 kilograms in 2016.
For a long time, the Chinese people’s love for watermelon has left a deep impression on foreign friends. As soon as the news came out, a more heated discussion sparked on "Quora" :
Compared with other countries and regions, why do Chinese people like watermelon so much? 
China's watermelon production accounts for 90% of the total of the whole world. Is watermelon an important part of Chinese diet and culture?
1. The perfect taste
Watermelon not only has the sweet taste as ice cream and dessert, but also has the nutrition and low calorie that are not possessed by any ice cream and dessert. It is absolutely "the standard for the summer, the necessity for the fat."
Despite the popular belief that watermelon is just water and sugar, watermelon is actually a nutrient dense food. It provides high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and just a small number of calories.
Watermelons have become synonymous with summer and picnics, and for good reason. Their refreshing quality and sweet taste help to combat the heat and provide a guilt-free, low maintenance dessert.
2. The competitive price
There is a reason for "consuming watermelon per capita one hundred Jin (pound) per year".
Although there is a dazzling array of fruits in the fruit shop, we only dare to declare in front of the watermelon that we have got financial freedom.
