A Study of the Factors Influencing Cooperation Between the Grain Industry in China and ASEAN Countries: An Analysis Based on the Trade Gravity Model

Abstract

ASEAN countries are located in the tropical monsoon climate, which is the most suitable region for rice growth. The unique geographical and climatic advantages as well as cheap labor resources have created the world's major food exporting countries, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia. China is one of the world's most populous countries, although China is also an important food producer, but the large population base makes the domestic food production cannot be completely self-sufficient, need to rely on imports from other food-producing countries. the establishment of CAFTA for China and ASEAN countries in the food industry cooperation provides more policy support, strengthen China and ASEAN countries in the food industry of the regional cooperation, and the establishment of CAFTA for China and ASEAN countries to reshape the food industry, and to strengthen China and ASEAN countries in the food industry. It is of great significance for China and ASEAN countries to reshape the food industry chain and solidify regional food security. This paper introduces the current situation of the development of food industry cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, analyzes the influencing factors affecting the development of food industry cooperation between China and ASEAN countries by using the trade gravity model, and finally, puts forward some suggestions for food industry cooperation between China and ASEAN countries under the background of CAFTA according to the conclusion of the influencing factors.