The world visits China -and China goes abroad

摘要

Although not as well visited as hoped, VIV China, Beijing, 6-8 Sept 2010, was still a vibrant place, where a lot of international demand and supply met. An interesting two-way curiosity could be noted. Where western companies try to find opportunitiesto build and expand strongholds in China, Chinese agricultural companies have definitely started sniffing abroad. New takes over old at a dazzling pace, in a country that is catching up with modern and western lifestyle. Population growth in China is combined with a rapidly growing average income, which leads to strongly increased demand for proteins. Add to this the development of multimillion-head cities that continue to attract thousands of people from the countryside; and a government that encourages the development of modern agricultural practices in an attempt to improve food safety. In a nutshell, this explains why China, especially for the international pig industry, is the place to be.