Behind tilapia's journey from southern China to APEC tables

Food trade between China and other APEC economies reached nearly 120 billion US dollars in the first three quarters of 2026, accounting for more than half of China's total food trade.

Behind these figures are supply chains connecting food producers with consumers across the region.

In Maoming, south China's Guangdong Province, locally farmed tilapia is making its way into markets across the Asia-Pacific.

Its journey offers a glimpse into how China's aquaculture industry is strengthening ties with regional markets.