China has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: XinhuaChina has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: Xinhua
China has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: Xinhua
Economy /  China Economy

China corn video stokes food security fears amid coronavirus pandemic, flooding and drought

  • Beijing criticises local move to ban mobile devices from granaries, says investigation shows no problem with corn quality
  • Suspicions about quantity and quality of corn stockpiles arose due to a recent jump in market price and record purchases from United States

Topic |   China economy
Orange Wang
Orange Wang

Updated: 8:25am, 4 Aug, 2020

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China has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: XinhuaChina has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: Xinhua
China has designated corn as one of its strategic grains – one that is a crucial ingredient in animal feel, alcohol and ethanol fuel. Photo: Xinhua
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