Facing Grain Shortfalls, China Asserts Self-Sufficiency Policy 04.09.2014 Karla Simon Demand for food in China is increasing at an unprecedented rate, as the Chinese become wealthier. In 2011, China became a net importer of rice,... Publication China Brief China Domestic/Social Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has devoted increased efforts to Chinas food supply (Credit: China Network Television)