Because of the hot and humid climate, insufficient vegetable and fruit supplies, expensive living costs and homesickness, Qian described the Maldives as a paradise for tourists but a difficult place for his company's construction workers who nearly all come from China.

The cranes for the Russian market are developed to withstand low-temperature weather, whilst those for Southeast Asia can adapt to narrow construction areas and local humid environment.

[Photo provided to China Daily]Kulvinder Birring leads beauty and health chain Watsons China's transformation into a lifestyle labelAt 2 pm on a hot, humid and hectic weekday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Kulvinder Birring, acting CEO of Watsons China, is unfazed, spirited, full of energy.

"Guizhou features a humid climate, insufficient sunlight and severe soil erosion issues in some places.

The humid, subtropical climate of Liubao and its pristine environment of clear waters and misty mountains combine to form what agricultural specialists say are ideal conditions for cultivating Liupao tea leaves.

Its fame grew significantly overseas in the second half of the 19th century among Chinese migrants in Southeast Asia, who used it as a herbal remedy in the hot, humid climate.

The humid island environment, which includes vibrant biodiversity, imparted special qualities to the cocoa beans, including fine quality and special textures and flavors.

"Donggang is in the humid monsoon climate zone.