Rural online retail sales hit 2.49 trillion yuan in 2023

E-commerce prospered in China's rural areas in 2023, with the online retail sales totaling 2.49 trillion yuan (US$347.3 billion), said Deng Xiaogang, vice minister of agriculture and rural affairs, at a press conference Tuesday.

January 23, 2024

China sees progress on plantation of soybeans, oil crops

China made notable progress in expanding the amount of arable land used to grow soybean and other oil crops such as rapeseed last year, an official said Tuesday as the world's leading food importer works to curb its reliance on grain imports due to growing uncertainties over the global food supply system.

January 24, 2024

China reports expanded imports of agricultural, food products in 2023

China provided increased market access for imports of agricultural and food products from over 51 countries and regions in 2023, China's customs authorities said on Tuesday.

January 24, 2024