Call it corn diplomacy. Ukraine is set to become China's top supplier of corn in the first half of 2015 as both countries reap the benefits of closer trade relations and Beijing looks to diversify its grain and oilseed purchases.
Financial Times: Ukraine set to become top corn exporter to China in first half
Ukraine exported some 1 million tons of corn to China in 2014 as a part of 2012 Chinese loan-for-grain deal. Embezzlement schemes keep popping up at State Food and Grain Corporation responsible for the deal. (Ukrafoto)
