Abstract: This paper makes an empirical analysis on the agricultural support in China for the period of 1994-2003 by using the OECD methodology. The research findings demonstrate that the general support level to agriculture shows an upward tendency; the policies such as the increase of investment on rural infrastructure make the general services support estimate increased; market support policy and the reform of tax and fee make the producer support estimate change from negative to positive. Nevertheless, the support level in China is still very low compared to some developed countries, the Chinese government should further substantially increase the support to agriculture.

Key words: Total Support Estimate, Producer Support Estimate, General Services Support Estimate, Agricultural Policies