China's pork supply to continue improving amid policy supports, import hikes: ministry

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The supply of pork in China is expected to continue improving and price jumps are unlikely in the remainder of 2020, as pro-hog production policies take effect and imports expand, said the agriculture ministry.

"Since the beginning of this year, local authorities have earnestly implemented a policy supporting the resumption of hog production, accelerated the expansion of farms, and put in place regular prevention and control measures for African swine fever, all of which have greatly promoted the resumption of pig production," said Wei Baigang, chief economist of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.