On Sept. 22 CHINA STATE PLANNER policy research office deputy director Li Chao said professional agencies forecast an exceptionally strong El Niño this autumn–winter, peaking around year-end, with climate impacts likely to persist into next summer an

2026-09-22

On Sept. 22 CHINA STATE PLANNER policy research office deputy director Li Chao said professional agencies forecast an exceptionally strong El Niño this autumn–winter, peaking around year-end, with climate impacts likely to persist into next summer and adding substantial uncertainty to global food production. He said China’s agricultural production has the confidence, conditions and capability to respond.