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State Council takes aim at pig prices

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The State Council did its thing on Wednesday, holding its weekly executive meeting.
Top of the agenda: Stabilizing food prices.
Some context: Shortages caused by African Swine Fever have caused pork prices to skyrocket. The latest figures had them up nearly 70% y/y.
That’s got Premier Li K...