Abstract
Abstract
China has begun to plant and use genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in large quantities, and the cautious Chinese government has enacted several laws on GMOs, trying to control the risks of GM crops. However, there have been “games” played during the design and implementation of the system. Some R&D institutions have been unable to meet the strict safety testing standards for GMOs; some seed companies have played a key role in the diffusion of genetically modified seeds from unknown sources; farmers do not reject the planting of genetically modified food crops; and dealers take a selective attitude towards the disclosure obligations associated with GM food. They do this because of the enormous sums to be made from GM crops, and the costs, in terms of time and money, of compliance with the regulations. This shows that it is difficult to implement a strict GM regulation system in the face of significant economic interests.
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