Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua
Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua
Economy

China food security: Beijing tells farmers to stick to grain amid global uncertainty

  • The State Council has issued a new guideline restricting the planting of non-grain crops to ensure food security
  • Concerns about China’s grain supply have grown this year, despite government assurances there is no problem

Topic |   US-China relations
Orange Wang
Orange Wang

Updated: 8:15pm, 18 Nov, 2020

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Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua
Beijing has elevated grain security to become a strategic goal over the next 15 years. Photo: Xinhua
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