Core Insights - The article highlights the growing importance of food trade between China and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, with a focus on new agreements and increased imports of agricultural products [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Agreements and Statistics - China Customs has signed 14 new cooperation agreements with 10 countries, allowing 15 new agricultural products to enter the Chinese market [1]. - In the first three quarters of this year, China's trade with Belt and Road countries reached 17.37 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, accounting for 51.7% of total trade, with food trade amounting to 915.24 billion yuan, up 2.5% [1]. Group 2: Food Safety Cooperation - The establishment of the Belt and Road Customs Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism aims to enhance collaboration on food safety among participating countries, with 197 cooperation documents signed since its inception [1][3]. - The "Silk Road Food Safety" information platform was launched, and 11 countries signed the charter to join the cooperation mechanism, bringing the total member countries to 18 [2]. Group 3: Global Food Safety Governance - The article emphasizes the need for global governance in food safety, with countries working together to establish rules, share information, and mitigate risks [2][3]. - The "Shanghai Declaration" was released during the conference, promoting trade facilitation and food safety cooperation among Belt and Road countries [2].