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JIUJIANG, May 26 (Xinhua) — Chaisang District in Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, has found a clever way to tackle the classic conflict between street vendors and morning commuters by launching a flexible "tidal market" system. Under the system, vendors can use specific roadside areas from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. without paying any charge, while keeping the streets clear for regular traffic during rush hours.
This "tidal market" practice offers a pragmatic model for modern urban governance by implementing a time-share approach to the needs of all residents with both efficiency and human touch.
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| Farmers sell vegetables at a roadside "tidal market" in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 12, 2026. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
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| A drone photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows residents buying fruits and vegetables at a roadside "tidal market" in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
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| A drone photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows a roadside "tidal market" in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
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| Market managers resume the traffic after the operating hours of a roadside "tidal market" in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 12, 2026. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
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| A combo drone photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows residents buying fruits and vegetables at a roadside "tidal market"(up) and vehicles running on the street after the tidal market (down) in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
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| Farmers sell their vegetables at a roadside "tidal market" in Chaisang District of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 12, 2026. [Xinhua/Wan Xiang] |
(Source: Xinhua)
Editor: Wang Shasha
