China’s Xi Says Nation Needs to Put an End to Soaring Food Waste
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China’s President Xi Jinping urged his country to take immediate measures to stop food waste from growing, especially at a time when the nation’s grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chinese leader said the issue of food waste is “shocking and distressing,” and highlighted the importance of maintaining food security as the virus spurs concerns over tightening supplies and surging prices, Xinhua news agency reported Tuesday. Xi said he will strengthen legislation, supervision and long-term mechanisms as part of a campaign to tackle the problem.