Xi Jinping of China Issues Special Order to Prevent Food Waste

Chinese President Xi Jinping Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] Recently, in China, which is experiencing food supply instability, President Xi Jinping has instructed to "firmly prevent food waste."

According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency on the 11th, President Xi recently issued an important directive stating that "the phenomenon of food waste is heartbreaking."

President Xi emphasized that although China's food production is abundant every year, the awareness of food security crisis remains, and due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) this year, vigilance is necessary.

He stated that food waste must be prevented through strengthened legislation, enhanced supervision, and reinforced publicity and education.

At the end of last month, President Xi visited the granary region of Jilin Province, toured cornfields, and emphasized the importance of food production.

Since June, China has experienced large-scale flooding in the southern region, submerging farmland. There are concerns about soaring prices due to reduced crop supply. Last month, corn prices rose 20% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest in five years.

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