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E-commerce plan for agriculture

China plans to accelerate the use of e-commerce in the farming and agricultural sector, according to details of an action plan released on Friday. The joint initiative, by the ministries of agriculture and commerce, and the National Development and Reform Commission, will establish a national e-commerce infrastructure, and policies aimed at promoting the agricultural brands over the next three years.

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