Chinese produce exports reach record levels

China's exports of farm produce this year are expected to hit record US$26.5 billion. China's export of horticultural products jumped 24 percent to US$5.78 billion in the first 10 months this year. Its exports of garlic, orange, canned tomato paste and apple juice soared 42 percent, 44 percent, 61 percent and 53 percent, respectively, year on year.