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Xi Jinping Pushes for Grain Production Boost Amid Food Security Concerns

12/31/2025

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Xi Jinping's Grain Initiative

Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, has mandated expanding grain production to protect food security.
At a work conference in Beijing, he urged a 'no-relaxation' approach and better capacity via land, seeds, machinery, and techniques.
He called for effective policies to support agriculture, aid rural areas, and maintain reasonable prices for key crops.
The plan ties agricultural modernization to China's broader economic goals amid rising food-security concerns.

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China's Record Grain Production

China's grain production reached a record 715 billion kilograms in 2025, up 1.2% from 2024.
Regions including Heilongjiang produced significant yields, with Heilongjiang alone at 82 million tonnes, despite droughts and heavy rains.
Experts attribute the success to effective disaster response measures and ongoing production-capacity enhancements.
The National Development and Reform Commission plans to boost grain output, focusing on corn and soybeans to strengthen domestic supply and food security.

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Xi Jinping's Grain Initiative

Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, has mandated expanding grain production to protect food security.
At a work conference in Beijing, he urged a 'no-relaxation' approach and better capacity via land, seeds, machinery, and techniques.
He called for effective policies to support agriculture, aid rural areas, and maintain reasonable prices for key crops.
The plan ties agricultural modernization to China's broader economic goals amid rising food-security concerns.

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