Why has the price of pork shot up in China?

The price of pork in China has fluctuated heavily in recent months. After a brief dip, they’re now higher than ever – but why? China’s pork supply has struggled to keep up with demand this year,  due to the knock-on effects of the 2018 outbreak of African Swine Flu (ASF) in China that saw as much as 25% of the country’s entire pig stock culled. Moreover, major flooding that occurred…