China Approves GM Corn and Soy Seed Varieties in Crop Boost
- Move supports Xi Jinping’s push for food self-sufficiency
- New seeds could raise farm production and curb imports
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China has approved dozens of genetically modified corn and soybean seed varieties for planting, in a breakthrough move that could eventually boost production and reduce dependence on foreign supplies.
The country is the world’s top importer of soybeans and corn. Large-scale marketing of GM crops would support the government’s drive for food self-sufficiency and security, a top priority for President Xi Jinping.