This news report, dated 6 month 25, highlights the convening of the 17th International Conference on Agricultural Trade Policy at Renmin University of China. Tao Huaiying, Chief Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, attended the event and delivered an opening address.
Meeting Overview
The 17th International Conference on Agricultural Trade Policies was held at Renmin University of China. Tao Huaiying, Chief Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, attended and delivered a speech. Liu Jianan, Vice President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade; Zhu Xinkai, Executive Vice President of Renmin University of China; Abou Dosso, Ambassador of Côte d'Ivoire to China; and Mark, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Canada to China, also attended and spoke. The conference released the "2026 China Agricultural Trade Development Report."
Current Situation Analysis
Tao Huaiying stated that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes at an accelerating pace, with rising unilateralism and protectionism. The global agricultural supply chain is now in a critical phase of deep restructuring. Over the next five years, global agriculture will be characterized by: complex and severe food security challenges; intertwined market volatility factors for agricultural products; coexisting opportunities and challenges in agricultural technology cooperation; significant growth potential in agricultural services trade; and accelerated transformation of the international food and agriculture governance system.
China's Position
We are committed to ensuring global food security through high-quality trade, supporting global market stability, driving technological innovation, empowering the entire agricultural supply chain, and strengthening global cooperation on food and agriculture. China is ready to work with all parties to uphold openness and inclusiveness, safeguard the multilateral trading system, foster innovation-driven growth, cultivate new drivers of trade, promote green trade, and advance sustainable agricultural development.
Source: Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs