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What's emerged in this year's trade tensions is a recurring U.S. misunderstanding of China's interests. The U.S. and Chinese presidents are meeting on Thursday morning in South Korea. Beijing's asks will likely range from stability to mutual respect.

China's food security ambitions are already bearing fruit in domestic produce.