Deadly Swine Fever Spreads in China

The video discusses a significant pork shortage in China due to swine fever outbreaks, particularly in the Dongbei region. Authorities have culled thousands of hogs and screened millions of farms. Pork is a major protein source in China, and the outbreak could lead to production shortfalls, affecting the global market. The disease poses a risk to investors due to potential price spikes, as pork significantly influences China's food price inflation index, which impacts consumer inflation.

What measures have Chinese authorities taken in response to the swine fever outbreaks?

• Increased pork imports

• Subsidizing pork prices

• Culling hogs and screening farms

• Banning pork consumption

Why is pork considered a significant source of protein in China?

• It is imported from other countries

• It is the only available meat

• It is the most consumed meat in China

• It is cheaper than other meats

What could be a consequence of the swine fever outbreak on pork production in China?

• Major production shortfalls

• Increased pork exports

• Improved pork quality

• Decrease in pork prices

How does the swine fever outbreak pose a risk to investors?

• It leads to a decrease in pork demand

• It causes price spikes in pork

• It stabilizes pork prices

• It results in increased pork imports

What percentage of China's food price inflation index is made up by pork?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%