China has expressed a strong preference for importing Ukrainian grain over other offers, according to Serhiy Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. This was revealed during a meeting where discussions were held on exporting Ukrainian grain to the European Union, increasing supplies to African countries, and expanding trade with China. The meeting also highlighted the importance of high-quality agricultural products and the adoption of the ePhyto solution to prevent forgery and speed up border procedures.