China will soon set up a potato research center for the Asia-Pacific region.
The move shows the world's biggest producer and consumer of the tuber is committed to spending more on global agricultural research.
The new center will be part of Peru-based International Potato Center, one of 15 under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Most of the 15 centers were set up in the 1960s and 1970s with funds from industrialized countries.
CGIAR Director Wang Ren sees the government's "increased commitment"as a sign of its responsible role in helping reduce global poverty and improve human development. The renowned agricultural scientist assumed his post in the Washington-based research alliance in July.
The move shows the world's biggest producer and consumer of the tuber is committed to spending more on global agricultural research.
The new center will be part of Peru-based International Potato Center, one of 15 under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Most of the 15 centers were set up in the 1960s and 1970s with funds from industrialized countries.
CGIAR Director Wang Ren sees the government's "increased commitment"as a sign of its responsible role in helping reduce global poverty and improve human development. The renowned agricultural scientist assumed his post in the Washington-based research alliance in July.
