China is a large agricultural country, and the rural population constitutes about 80% of the total population. The issue of food for the people has always been a matter of prime importance confronting the government. Therefore, agriculture has alwaysbeen regarded as the foundation of China's economic development and social stability. However, China's agriculture is facing great challenges, such as the growing population, the continuously raising income, the increasing demand of agricultural products, the continuous shrinkage of farmland and the decreasing agricultural resources. Therefore, upland crop products (UCPs) in China such as rice, maize, soybean, tubers and roots as major grain crops besides wheat will continue to play an important role inChina's food security in the future. This study provides information on domestic demand, market potential and prospects of UCPs and suggests strategies for improving their marketing and trade. The study covers major UCPs (soybean, maize, sweet potato and potato), the major staple foodgrain (rice), fresh fruits (apple, citrus), fresh vegetables, edible fungi, processed fruit and vegetables and cotton. Complete results of the study have been published (Guoqiang Cheng 1997).
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