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SPUDSMART.COM INTERNATIONAL EDITION 20154 GREETINGS DAVID A. THOMPSON President and CEO World Potato Congress NN HAO WELCOME It is a great pleasure for me to welcome all delegates to the ninth World Potato Congress. Situated in Yanqing County Beijing China this years WPC promises to challenge and enlighten participants reflecting the theme Develop Together for a Better Future. As president of World Potato Congress Inc. I can confidently state all delegates will benefit from the opportunity to interact and network with potato industry leaders from more than 40 countries from across the globe. Our host organizers have left no stone unturned in their efforts to present a world-class congress featuring globally renowned speakers and addressing pivotal issues impacting the international potato industry. The formal program will be complimented by numerous social events and tours that will provide opportunities for delegates to interact directly with colleagues. The newly constructed Beijing Badaling International Conference and Exhibition Center will be the venue for a congress that promises to provide delegates exposure to the most recent and relevant developments in the Chinese potato industry. The recent recognition of the potato as a staple food of China has placed our congress at the forefront of initiatives that will guide the growth and development of the industry in China. A planned parallel workshop on this initiative will place delegates in an ideal position to capitalize on knowledge gained through direct dialogue with industry leaders here. The abundant beauty of Yanqing County the proximity of the Badaling Great Wall and the historical attractions of Beijings Forbidden City the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square all combine to offer delegates a unique perspective of Chinese history and culture. And the amazing Chinese cuisine will tempt the palate of each and every delegate as you enjoy wonderful music and entertainment provided by gracious hosts. On behalf of the directors and international advisors of World Potato Congress Inc. as well as our official WPC media partner Spud Smart magazine I wish to express appreciation to our host organizers the Peoples Government of Yanqing County and the Agricultural Trade and Promotion Centre and the entire WPC team for their efforts in presenting an outstanding congress. In closing I invite you to absorb all that China has to offer embrace the warm and caring people and indulge yourselves in a cultural experience you will remember for a lifetime. May you return home with positive impressions and a renewed commitment to develop together for a better future. IT IS MY PLEASURE to welcome the 2015 World Potato Congress back to China after it was held in the Chinese city of Kunming in 2004. On behalf of Agricultural Trade Promotion Center ATPC of Ministry of Agriculture one of the organizers of this years event I would like to extend a sincere welcome to all the friends and colleagues from the world global potato industry. We invite all of you to witness together the development and achievements of Chinas potato industry over the past 11 years exchange your experiences and wisdom and share with us the challenges and development opportunities you see for the potato market in the future. China is the worlds biggest producer of potatoes and accounts for one-quarter of the growing area and one-fifth of the yield of potatoes in global terms. Among 31 provinces of China over 80 per cent of them have potato planting in their territory. In 2013 the total potato growing area in China exceeded 5.61 million hectares 13.86 million acres a 22 per cent increase from 2004. Chinas total potato production reached 95.94 million tons in 2013 a 41 per cent increase compared to 2004. To help develop Chinas potato industry and benefit communication and co-operation with the international potato industry the ATPC has successfully held the China Potato Expo every year since 2010. Through the vivid demonstrations and various activities during this event many fine companies and individuals abroad have enhanced their communication with those in the Chinese potato market. In 2015 the China Potato Expo is being jointly held with World Potato Congress which will further integrate Chinas potato industry with that of the world and in turn bring new development opportunities to people working in the international potato industry. Yanqing County as the location of the 2015 World Potato Congress is refined environmentally profound in cultural heritage and well known as a tourist resort. I hope you can enjoy Yanqings beautiful views when you have a moment in your busy schedules. In the end I wish the 2015 World Potato Congress great success and for everyone to have a pleasurable and fruitful stay in Beijing DR. NI HONGXING Director General Agricultural Trade Promotion Center Ministry of Agriculture Peoples Republic of China