2011: Chinese Year of the Rabbit or GMO rice? Consider the implications of China issuing biosafety certificates

摘要

For those of you who follow the Chinese Zodiac, you know that 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, a lucky sign. According to Chinese tradition, the rabbit is a year of calming nerves, negotiation and not trying to force issues because, if you do, you will ultimately find failure. So why, according to the official Xinhua news agency has China's National People's Congress (parliament) proposed new legislation with regards to genetically modified food? Has .the time come? Could 2011 really be the year of the GMO rice?