China

Every year, China releases the No. 1 document, outlining China’s strategic priorities for rural development. This year’s No. 1 document emphasizes the necessity of advancing rural revitalization as to achieve Chinese modernization. Food security remains a top priority and there’s an increased focus on sustainability, resilience, and food structure optimization. Digitalization and modernization are more deeply woven into all rural strategies.The document is divided into 6 major sections, each with specific actions items.

On May 14 2025, Vice Minister Marten van den Berg and Vice Minister Zhang Baofeng of Chinese Customs signed the Apple protocol to grant market access for apples from the Netherlands into China.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China released the China Agricultural Outlook Report (2025-2034), which predicts the outlook for supply and demand in China's agricultural product market over the next decade (2025-2034).