In 2023, Chinese cattle farms had an estimated livestock of around million head of cattle. Compared to other livestock, such as sheep or goat, China's cattle production capacity is low as grazeland is limited. That is one of the reasons why Chinese companies invested heavily in Australia's beef industry.
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FAO. (February 27, 2025). Cattle livestock in China from 2013 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/698602/china-livestock-production-cattle-breeding/
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