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Why China could be in a potential food crisis

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November 2, 2021

China’s Ministry of Commerce is warning families to keep stores of daily necessities in case of a sudden increase in demand

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The Chinese Government is striving to ensure sufficient food supplies, as the nation heads into winter.

The state is pushing local authorities to ensure a constant supply and stable prices.

Unusually heavy rains have caused vegetable prices to surge, raising concerns over food prices and worrying officials in Beijing.

Local authorities have been encouraged to begin purchasing vegetables that can be stored well in advance, and also strengthen emergency delivery networks.

The Chinese Government is also ramping up its efforts to reduce the amount of grain lost at harvest, and food wasted in kitchens across the country.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.