A look at how Beijing is shedding its skepticism about GM crops.
A farmer dries golden corn outdoors, Luannan County, Hebei Province, China, October 11, 2022. Credit: chinahbzyg via Shutterstock
China is on a quest to ensure its food security and reduce its reliance on food imports. This has prompted a cautious embrace of a technology that its population has to date treated with deep mistrust: genetically-modified organisms.
On Christmas Day 2023, China issued licenses to 26 domestic companies to produce and distribute GM corn and soybean seeds, the latest move in a gradual liberalization that could dramatically enhance the country’s path to self-sufficiency.
https://yout
Exclusive longform investigative journalism, Q&As, news and analysis, and data on Chinese business elites and corporations. We publish China scoops you won't find anywhere else.
A weekly curated reading list on China from Andrew Peaple.
A daily roundup of China finance, business and economics headlines.
We offer discounts for groups, institutions and students. Go to our Subscriptions page for details.
Walmart should be in trouble in China, where its competitors are in retreat and its sourcing operations have been criticised by both Beijing and Washington. But the American retailer seems to have found a way forward in a difficult sector and remains one of the biggest benefactors of China-U.S. trade.
The Commerce Department wants to expand export controls to majority-owned subsidiaries of Chinese companies. That could trigger cascading effects — and challenges.
Navigate China's Business Landscape with Confidence.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OKPrivacy policy
