Will half of China's population face hunger?
Will half of China's population face hunger?
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With only 9% of the world’s arable land and 19% of its population (by official accounts), China has become increasingly reliant on imported food. The Chinese leadership has recognized this dependence as a national security risk and called for “food independence.” With a faltering domestic economy, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a 3% rise in the world food index in September—the largest month-to-month increase since March 2022—analysts are sounding alarms about China’s looming famine.
1. How much does China rely on foreign food imports?
2. Is China’s domestic agriculture industry on the brink of collapse?
3. How severe could China’s impending famine be?
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