China province faces worst drought in a century
China&$(esc.hash)39;s eastern province of Shandong is facing its worst drought in a century, with nearly a quarter of a million residents facing drinking water shortages, while more snow is expected in the south, state media said on Monday.
China will spend $1 billion to alleviate its worst drought in six decades -- a long dry spell in the world's largest wheat-growing region that threatens further jumps in the commodity's global price.