Publications

Journal Article
An environmentally-extended input-output analysis of province-level carbon emissions from energy use in China’s food system

Book Chapter
Regional developments: East and Southeast Asia [in 2025 GFPR]

Journal Article
Leveraging agricultural production organizations to reduce fertilizer use: Evidence from China
Blogs

Reinventing payment for environmental services (PES) from the ground up: An alternative, community-driven model in China
Lessons from Qingshan village.

How China can address threats to food and nutrition security from the coronavirus outbreak
Important steps to avoid potential hiccups in the food supply and other problems during the coronavirus outbreak..

How do earthquakes shape economic behavior?
Research shows how a disaster can impact an economy beyond the simple rebuilding process. The Sichuan earthquake induced a lifestyle shift in households toward greater spending and shifted the economy away from industrial production.
Events

China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2025 and IFPRI 2025 Global Food Policy Report Launch
2025 is the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Faced with the complex and severe situation of increasing external pressure and internal difficulties, we must adhere to the integrated development of urban and rural areas, further deepen rural reforms, and lay a solid foundation for a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan. The […]

The 16th China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) – IFPRI Annual Conference
The China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) and IFPRI are delighted to announce the Sixteenth CAER-IFPRI Annual Conference, co-organized with Hunan Agricultural University (HUNAU). The theme of 2024 conference is Bridging Sustainability: Integrating Green Finance for Agricultural and Rural Development. Internationally and nationally renowned scholars have been invited to present and discuss their insights at the […]

China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2024 and IFPRI 2024 Global Food Policy Report Launch
Hybrid Event: June 7, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM +08. The China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2024 (CASDR) and IFPRI 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) hybrid launch event will feature keynote speakers as well as presentations on the overview of the GFPR’s and CASDR’s findings.
News
New special issue of Food Policy examines fertilizer and soil health policies in the wake of global crises
Key findings were presented and discussed during the IFPRI policy seminar on June 11.
Nation resolute in meeting poverty goal (China Daily)
China Daily reported on the goals of China leadership for resolute policy action to minimize the shock from the pandemic and win the battle against absolute poverty. Senior Research Fellow Kevin Chen (Chen Zhigang) stated that President XI has overseen a poverty reduction campaign that is guided by a very mature concept and vision, and the immediate challenges from the […]
Connection Between Coronavirus and Global Food Systems (One Green Planet)
One Green Planet reported on Covid-19 and the potential for a global food security crisis. There is a connection between disease outbreaks and food insecurity brought on by trade disruptions. Senior Research Fellow Kevin Chen, recommends that policymakers monitor food prices closely, restore operations of regional supply chains in China, increased financial support and corresponding […]