Chinese researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in developing a new variety of salt-tolerant potatoes. Over two decades of research by the National Potato Engineering Research Center and Sishen Potato Industry Group culminated in this success. This innovation allows for potato cultivation in previously unusable saline-alkali soils, addressing land degradation challenges. The team established an advanced germplasm resource bank, preserving over 2,800 potato varieties for breeding purposes. This development promises to enhance food security and expand agricultural land use in regions affected by soil salinity. Further details regarding the specifics of the salt tolerance mechanisms are expected to be released as research continues. The new potato variety could significantly impact potato production in affected areas.