China, which is often seen as a buyer -based buyer on Brazilian agricultural business, has a more complicated relationship with agricultural imports in Brazil.
Larissa and Shahluz, Coordinator of the Asian Center for the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI), although Brazil is the largest soybean supplier for China and is responsible for about 25 % of all Chinese agricultural imports, the Asian giant maintains a large production of basic foods.
Self -efficiency in strategic cultures
The expert notes that China is able to maintain itself in terms of the basic needs of its inhabitants, especially in the maximum scenarios. “China can stay there more or less in terms of the basic needs of its inhabitants,” says Ashhols.
It indicates that the Asian state is particularly strong in producing cultures that are strategic, such as rice, wheat and corn. These internal productive capabilities guarantee China a specific independence from basic food imports.
Diversification and added value
Chinese imports of Brazilian agricultural products, and therefore, focus more on diversifying diet and higher value foods. Wachholz states that China imports “diversification of food, higher value foods, meat including.”
Experts note that although the consumption of animal protein is desirable for the welfare of the population, it is not considered necessary from the Chinese strategic point of view. This indicates that in crisis situations, China can give priority for its internal production of basic grains.
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