中国驻美大使：期待更多“农夫”为中美农业合作“除虫”“育种”

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, emphasized that agriculture should not be politicized and that farmers should not bear the brunt of trade wars, highlighting a significant decline in U.S. agricultural exports to China, particularly soybeans [1][2]. Group 1: Agricultural Trade Impact - U.S. agricultural exports to China fell by 53% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with soybean exports specifically decreasing by 51% [1]. - The ambassador pointed out that farmers are facing challenges following the "spring plowing difficulties" and are now looking at potential "autumn harvest difficulties" [1]. Group 2: Political and Economic Cooperation - Xie Feng criticized the politicization of agriculture, stating that restrictions on Chinese citizens and companies purchasing farmland are a guise for political manipulation under the pretext of national security [1]. - He called for both countries to work together to implement the important consensus reached by their leaders and to enhance cooperation through the economic dialogue mechanism [1]. Group 3: Industry Collaboration - The event was co-hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, with participation from industry associations, agricultural enterprises, scholars, and farmer representatives [2]. - Xie Feng urged industry associations and enterprises to actively combat the politicization of trade issues and to foster a healthy and sustainable development of China-U.S. agricultural cooperation [1].