China: Top Ag Policy Document Outlines Food Security and Rural Development Priorities in 2024

On February 3, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee and the State Council unveiled the 2024 No. 1 Document that sets policy guidelines for agriculture and rural development for the year. The document makes clear that food security remains a top priority for the CCP with a focus on improving crop yield. The document places increased attention on rural revitalization (rural development) this year, such as upgrading rural industries, enhancing the level of rural construction, and improving rural governance. This report contains key policy measures and unofficial translation of the 2024 No. 1 Document.