Inequalities

COVID-19 has both a positive and negative impact on China’s economy. While investment, consumption and exports, and service industries such as tourism, catering, movies, products retailing, and finance have been hit badly, digital economy, remote office, online education, online consultations and online shopping platforms have developed rapidly.

COVID-19 in early 2020 has affected China's domestic food production and food imports, which increased the cost of maintaining food security. And its continuation adds uncertainty to the future of Chinese food security.