- In the 1980s, Bioversity International supported the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) build its first national genebank, now the second largest in the world.
- Bioversity International supported research by the Beijing Botanical Garden (part of CAAS) to implement ultra-dry seed storage which is an extremely cost-effective way to store conventional seeds.
- Chinese researchers working with Bioversity International scientists, perfected protocols for cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen of species not suitable for conventional conservation methods, including fruits such as apple, pear and strawberry
- In collaboration with several Chinese partners, Bioversity International has organized many training courses on the conservation and use of plant genetic resources, and helped many young scientists take part in regional and international meetings on agricultural biodiversity to share their research findings.
- In 2005, Bioversity International and CAAS established a Centre of Excellence for Agrobiodiversity Research and Development
- In 2013, Bioversity International strengthened its presence in Yunnan, placing a senior scientist there to strengthen research on TR4 on banana in China and South-east Asia
- In 2016, two Memoranda of Understanding were signed between Bioversity International and partners - one to establish a regional training centre on forest genetic resources, and one to work on banana germplasm and breeding.
Overview: Bioversity International and China
1: Disease resistance in banana
2: Integrated banana-livestock production in Yunnan
3: Neglected species from genebank to farm
4: Diversity against pests and diseases
6: Strengthening China's role in managing forest genetic resources in the Asia-Pacific region