Agricultural leaders from 62 countries and regions gathered at the 2025 International Conference on Reducing Food Loss and Waste, spotlighting China's expanding contributions to global food security. The event underscored collaborative strategies to address one of humanity's most pressing challenges: 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually worldwide.
Burundi's Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock Prosper Dodiko praised China's 'Zero Waste' agricultural programs during an interview with CGTN. 'From hybrid rice technologies to post-harvest storage solutions, China's willingness to share expertise helps developing nations build resilient food systems,' Dodiko noted, referencing recent partnerships in East Africa.
Michael Starbaek Christensen, Denmark's Ambassador to China and Mongolia, highlighted cross-border innovation: 'China's digital agriculture platforms and our Nordic cold chain technologies could redefine sustainable supply chains.' The remarks come as Beijing accelerates its 'Green Food Belt' initiative, combining AI-driven crop monitoring with traditional farming practices.
Conference attendees particularly emphasized China's role in bridging Global North-South divides through technology transfers and infrastructure investments. Recent UN data shows Chinese-supported agricultural projects have reduced post-harvest losses by 18-22% in participating Southeast Asian and African nations since 2020.
