China plays an important role in international forest governance. It is the largest importer of soy, beef and forest products and the second-largest importer of palm oil. The global value chains of these four soft commodities are responsible for at least 40% of global deforestation. …At last November’s COP26 climate conference, China committed itself to work alongside 140 governments to reverse global deforestation by 2030. How will the world’s second largest economy turn words into action? A new report by the Tropical Forest Alliance and the World Economic Forum looks to answer this question. …About two-thirds of the world’s tropical logs were exported to China in 2018. Stimulating market demand is a key driver of forest certification. …Global Forest and Trade Network China has played a key role in persuading corporate forest operators to apply for Forest Stewardship Council certification for over 2.6 million hectares in China and 400,000 hectares of forest in the Amazon.