China stabilizes grain and oilseed production

such as the U.S. and Canada, a slowing domestic economy, and climate-related challenges. Although China recorded a record grain harvest last year, it still heavily relies on imports. Trade tensions, particularly with the U.S., have accelerated efforts to achieve self-sufficiency, including investments in machinery and seed technologies. Focus on diversification In Document No. 1, diversification is mentioned three times, compared to just once in 2025, highlighting plans to expand oilseed supplies, diversify the food system, and broaden agricultural imports. According to Even Rogers Pei, director of Beijing-based consulting firm Trivium China, China’s push to diversify agricultural imports could reduce dependence on traditional exporters and expand trade with Global South countries. “The increased focus on diversification shows that policymakers are increasingly viewing it as a strategy to enhance the security and resilience of China’s food system in the event of disasters or trade ...