Insights and Stories on China

Jan. 20, 2025 at 9:58 am CST

China's imports of Canadian canola, which had been surging since June, plunged in December after Beijing opened an anti-dumping investigation into the oilseed, Chinese customs data showed on Monday.

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Jan. 17, 2025 at 9:49 am CST

China's pork production in 2024 fell for the first time after rising for three years straight, official data showed on Friday, as livestock companies reduced slaughter rates due to ample hog supply and weak meat demand.

By Ella Cao, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Jan. 13, 2025 at 10:14 am CST

China imported the most soybeans on record in 2024 as buyers concerned about rising U.S.-China trade tensions rushed to secure U.S. supplies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Ella Cao, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Jan. 9, 2025 at 10:53 am CST

China will accelerate the breeding of new soybean and corn varieties and prioritize yield improvements for key grains and oil crops, as part of broad efforts to ensure food security, the agriculture ministry said in a statement late on Wednesday.

By Reuters

Jan. 7, 2025 at 9:30 am CST

China's rapeseed meal futures fell to a three-week low on Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign sparked hope that trade tensions between Beijing and Ottawa will soften.

By Geralyn Wichers, Isabella Jibilian, Mei Mei Chu