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Despite pandemic challenges China remains a prime destination for imported consumer food products. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the country's retail landscape as e-commerce companies gained ground over traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Online platforms also extended the reach of imported products into second-and third-tier cities.

In the summer of 2022, ATO Beijing Director Lashonda McLeod Harper, together with Chef Andrea Susto and Chef Rain Xing from Michelin star restaurant, Opera Bombana, created cooking videos that combined Chinese and Western cuisine featuring U.S. food and wine. The demonstration videos were launched during China’s Dragon Boat Festival and were an instant social media hit, receiving well over 1.1 million views.

The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) wood manufacturing sectors are facing significant headwinds including rising costs, weakening economic conditions, COVID-19 related disruptions to operations, and increasing international competition.

On July 28, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), National Health Commission (NHC) announced the issuance of 36 new National Food Safety Standards and 3 revised National Food Safety Standards. The standards cover a broad range of products and...

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) wood manufacturing sectors are facing significant headwinds including rising costs, weakening economic conditions, COVID-19 related disruptions to operations, and increasing international competition. China’s wood...

On May 12, 2020, the State Council Tariff Commission (SCCTC) announced the 2nd exclusion list for the second batch of U.S. products imposed with additional tariffs.

On April 26, 2020, China announced market access for fresh California Haas avocados as part of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement (ETA).

As China's swine herd recovers from African Swine Fever, China's chicken meat production will continue to grow in 2021, yet at a slower pace than the rapid expansion in 2019.

China’s announcement of tariff exclusions following the Phase One agreement had an immediate impact on U.S. sorghum exports mainly because of the sheer volume China purchases and its effect on prices.

On July 15, 2020, China notified 589 maximum residue limits (MRLs) on 67 pesticides in foods to the World Trade Organization SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1164.

On March 4, 2020, China announced market access for fresh U.S. nectarines as part of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement (ETA).

On July 20, 2020, the Agriculture Council of the European Union adopted the Agreement between the EU and China on geographical indications (GIs) extending protection to 275 products...