Founder of New Hope Group calls for opening corn trade in China

Liu Yonghao

The founder of New Hope Group in China is calling for China to redefine its grains security policy and fully liberalise the corn trade. "Why can't China distinguish between grains for people and feed grains, and liberalise the market for feed grains?" Liu Yonghao, head of the New Hope Group, asked a press conference.

"China should allow imports and exports, and encourage more feed and meat production here. Why are such tight corn controls needed? If we liberalise corn, import when needed and export when needed, it would greatly benefit the agricultural sector." Read more ...

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