Abstract
This article argues that the People’s Republic of China’s agricultural import diversification from 1995–2023 reflects a strategic effort to reduce reliance on US and allied suppliers while prioritizing national food security. Unlike prior studies focused on production or consumption, this analysis centers on trade patterns of high-value, strategically critical commodities. Using trade data and policy documents, it assesses shifts in supplier dependency, notably toward Brazil. This research offers policy and military practitioners insights into how food security intersects with economic statecraft, revealing vulnerabilities and strategic choices in global supply chains relevant to deterrence and resilience planning.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3368
Recommended Citation
Gustavo Ferreira & Bert Cramer, "China’s Securitization of Agricultural Imports: A Case of Economic Statecraft Mixed Successes," Parameters 55, no. 4 (2025), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3368.