Two-Pager: China’s Drive for Food Sovereignty: Navigating Opportunities and Risks in Sino-Dutch Agrifood Collaboration
Disclaimer: This two-pager has been prepared by the CKN Secretariat and should not be considered the work of the individuals listed as authors of the report.
Key Takeaways
• China is prioritizing food security as a strategic issue.
• Agriculture is shifting toward sustainability and smarter management.
• Demand is growing for knowledge-driven, long-term partnerships in the agrifood sector.
• Real opportunities exist—but so do geopolitical and policy risks.
• Collaboration works best when solutions are locally adapted.
China Knowledge Network
The Dutch China Knowledge Network (CKN) is a network established to involve China experts and disseminate knowledge within the government of the Netherlands and beyond.Our key task is to connect various angles of research and events to better understand China’s motives, policies and vision to develop more effective policies and better advise social partners. The secretariat of the knowledge network has been assigned to think tank Clingendael together with LeidenAsiaCentre. They will function primarily as ‘knowledge brokers’, matching the supply and demand of knowledge.
