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.

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.