19 Jul 2024 --- When China, the world’s largest importer of beef and Brazil, the world’s largest exporter, recently announced plans to launch a beef traceability pilot, some industry insiders interpreted the move as a positive signal to the global market of their willingness to tackle nature and climate-related issues.Commitments in recent years to climate change and agricultural causes signify a growing recognition by China and Brazil about the impact that their exporting and importing activities are having on the environment, a stance that was arguably not as visible historically.