Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng is planting seeds for stronger agricultural ties between the two superpowers—and he’s got a message: Let farmers farm, not fight. 🌾🤝
Why Agriculture Matters
Speaking at a U.S.-China soybean industry event in Washington D.C., Xie highlighted how the two nations produce 40% of the world’s food and consume a quarter of it. While the U.S. thrives in large-scale, mechanized farming, China excels in labor-intensive crops. Together, they could feed innovation—and the planet.
Trade Wars vs. Trade Wins
Xie didn’t shy from criticizing recent tensions: "Farmers shouldn’t pay the cost of trade wars." He called out U.S. restrictions on Chinese farmland purchases as "political manipulation" disguised as national security. 🚜💔
Growing Forward
The ambassador urged both nations to:
🚜 Use economic talks to resolve disputes
🤝 Boost collaboration in trade, research, and tech
🌍 Keep "pests" (read: politics) out of farming
With industry leaders and scholars from both sides attending the event, Xie hopes these partnerships will harvest a "steady, sound, and sustainable" future for U.S.-China relations.
