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The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is a Chinese government initiative that aims to link nine cities in Guangdong (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, Zhaoqing) with two Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong, Macao) to drive economic activity, innovation, and integration with the goal of turning the region into a world-class business hub by 2035.

On May 12, the United States and the People’s Republic of China jointly announced a reduction of Chinese tariffs related to the series of original tariff announcements dated April 4, April 9, and April 11 that had increased rates by 125 percent on top of existing tariffs and retaliatory tariffs.

The craft beer sector in China has grown significantly, driven by economic development and shifting consumer preferences. U.S. agricultural products, such as malt, hops, and yeast, are essential to this growth because of their superior quality and diverse varieties.

On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China's (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard on Fermented Milk (GB 19302-2025).

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) requires enterprises be registered with the Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety before exporting most food and beverage products as part of the requirements enumerated in Decree 248.

From March 26-29, ATO Shanghai organized the inaugural American Food and Agriculture Pavilion at the China International Rural Innovation and Development Expo (IRID) featuring 19 U.S. companies and organizations representing wine, beer, meat, seafood, poultry, grains, nuts, and processed food products.

This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for U.S. food and agricultural exports to China.

This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing national food safety laws and regulations.

Post COVID, China’s pre-prepared, ready-to-cook seafood market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by evolving consumer lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and an increasing preference for convenience.

On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice for Livestock and Poultry Edible Offal and By-Products (GB 31616-2025).

On April 24, 2025, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified the National Standard for Legume Herbage Seed (Draft for Comments) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/TBT/N/CHN/2053.

On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice of Producing Prepared Meat Products (GB 31661-2025).