Scholars share China's ecological efforts at U.S. conference

"Not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that we should never judge a cadre simply by the growth of gross domestic product (GDP). This is a very important change given China's political environment, which will greatly help turn the tide in favor of ecological civilization," Chinese scholar Zhihe Wang told over a thousand environmentalists Wednesday night at the University of Oregon (UO).[Full Text]

China vows "active, cautious" GMO food stance

An official has stressed China's "active and cautious" policy toward genetically modified (GMO) food, with the safety certificates for the country's GMO rice and corn expiring soon.

Chen's comments in response to a question at a press conference put the spotlight on the hot issue as the safety certificates for China's GMO rice and corn are scheduled to expire this year and their commercial production is yet to be started.[Full Text]

Hundreds rally in Washington to demand GMO labeling

Hundreds of people from around the United States rallied in front of the White House on Sunday, urging the government to require compulsory labeling of food made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

"Most Americans agree they have a right to know what is in the food they put in their own and their children's bodies, but current federal policy favors the pesticide industry and hides the facts," said Katherine DiMatteo of the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements.[Full Text]