Affected by the epidemic, rice prices in the international market soared to their highest level in 7 years (Sohu News)

Sohu News published an article on how export restrictions and panic purchasing are causing prices to soar. In spite of restrictions, Senior Research Fellow David Laborde stated, export restriction policies are still limited, so there is no need to worry about the food crisis at this stage. Division Director Rob Vos added, "What is certain is that even if (food) production is stopped now, there is no reason for China to worry about an immediate shortage.” Republished in The Paper and 163.com.