A significant amount of rice is involved in a government plan. The total amount of reserve rice released previously was 590,000 tons.
Food security is a consideration in this matter. A portion of the released rice will be bought back, totaling 210,000 metric tons.
Further details about the government's plan and its implications can be found in the original editorial, which discusses the potential impact on the market.
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