Can China’s grain reserves protect food security against El Nino?

Amid mounting global concern over food security risks posed by the El Nino weather pattern, Chinese officials have moved to reassure the public that national grain reserves remain well above international safety thresholds. “China has a solid foundation and sufficient capacity to withstand risks and challenges such as El Nino,” said Li Chao, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday. The remarks followed comments on Monday by Liu Huanxin,...