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China: Food Security and Foreign Perceptions

Apr 21, 2009 | 17:07 GMT

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Summary

Chinese officials have said that China will not seek investment in other countries' farmland, especially not in Africa. Yet China already has invested heavily in foreign food sources and will continue to do so in future – increasing the chances of a backlash.

China claims that it prefers to produce its own food supply, despite its investments in international farmlands. ...

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