"Securing the 'Rice Bowl' offers a concise and comprehensive analysis of the resource needs of the present and their potential conflicts in the future. Given that China is the most populous country in the world, the security of the food supply, often referred to as the 'Rice Bowl', is of utmost priority for the country's policymakers. This issue is gaining increasing global significance as China establishes itself as a leading food importer and a significant player in international agricultural investment. The book highlights China's strategies for securing food security both domestically and abroad and analyzes the impact of these strategies on global food systems. It is aimed at professionals, institutional investors, and scholars who are engaged with China's global rise.".