Food Security, a Concern for All

As the Ukraine crisis still drags on, food shortages are gripping many countries of the world. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in June, warned of an unprecedented global hunger crisis with 276 million people worldwide facing food insecurity. China has been attaching great importance to selfsufficiency in grain production, and has been active in extending helping hands to countries in need. Its success story in this regard might be helpful in allaying the frayed nerves of the global market.

With only 9 percent of the world’s arable land and 6 percent of freshwater resources, China has to feed a population of 1.4 billion. Its abundant grain stocks and stable production and supply of major agricultural products have guaranteed the country’s food security. China’s grain output has exceeded 650 million tons for seven years in a row, with its per capita grain output reaching 483 kilograms last year, higher than the internationally recognized security line of 400 kilograms.

This has been made possible due to the country’s effective measures to protect its arable land, promote technical innovation in agriculture, and encourage modern agriculture production. Meanwhile, China has not stashed away its agricultural technologies, but selflessly shared them with the rest of the world, particularly with underdeveloped countries. In Africa, many China-aided agricultural projects can be found.

As a responsible major country seeking to promote the building of a community with a shared future, China not only cares about its own “rice bowls,” but also endeavors to do its part for the welfare of the rest of the world.