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China removes interim price control on food prices

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-12-01 17:14

BEIJING  -- China's top economic planner announced its decision on Monday to cease its interim price control measures on grain and some food products, which it imposed earlier this year to curb inflation.

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The commission introduced national price controls on grain, food processed from grain, edible oil, meat, milk and eggs on January 15.