China has expressed preference for Ukrainian grain imports over other offers, according to Serhiy Tkachuk, the head of Ukraine's State Service for Food and Consumer Protection. This was revealed during a meeting with Ukrainian agricultural associations and market operators to discuss potential exports to the European Union, Africa, and China. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of electronic phytosanitary certificates to prevent forgery and expedite border processes, with training provided for State Service for Food and Consumer Protection specialists to use the Phytosanitary Inspection System (PHIS)