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Public reaction has prompted many countries to adopt tight controls on genetic research and farming. But in the...\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class='full-description hide'\u003eMandarin/Nat\u003cbr/\u003eObject of a worldwide controversy, Genetically Modified Food in the West has raised many public health concerns. \u003cbr/\u003ePublic reaction has prompted many countries to adopt tight controls on genetic research and farming. \u003cbr/\u003eBut in the world's most populated country, China, which is still 80 per cent rural, many welcome the genetically modified seeds. \u003cbr/\u003eDebates on the safety of G-M foods are rarely heard in Chinese marketplaces. \u003cbr/\u003eMany Chinese consumers don't  know what it is. \u003cbr/\u003eHere in suburban Beijing, technological revolution still seems far away but this corn farmer has heard of the  genetically engineered seeds.\u003cbr/\u003eLike many Chinese farmers, his harsh situation means he welcomes genetically engineered seeds.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Mandarin)\u003cbr/\u003e\"I definitely would like to try G-M corn seeds. Things are different now. We have much less land our parents. We need higher-yield products\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Farmer\u003cbr/\u003eChinese officials are in similar position. \u003cbr/\u003eIn government backed research centers like this Institute of Genetics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers work hard to harness biotechnology. \u003cbr/\u003eVarious lab tests aimed at improving seeds of major crops like cotton, corn, wheat and rice are underway. \u003cbr/\u003eChina is no stranger to food shortage and has experienced severe famine in the past.\u003cbr/\u003eProviding food security to 1.2 (b) billion people is high on Beijing's agenda  -  to avoid unrest in  rural areas. \u003cbr/\u003eStrangely,  concerns about the health effects of G-M foods on GM food potential effects on \u0026gt; people's health  has been so far insignificant. \u003cbr/\u003eThe commercial aspect is despite not far behind the  human and political sides of things. \u003cbr/\u003eWith controls on grain imports set to relax when China enters W-T-O, the pressure is put on scientists like Zhen  Zhu to help farmers boost farm productivity. \u003cbr/\u003eZhu knows that this may mean  millions  of Chinese farmers losing their jobs when facing  competition from outside.    \u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Mandarin)\u003cbr/\u003e\"Agricultural structure in China is not so good. Product quality doesn't reach the standard. When we enter the WTO, imported grains will pour in. This will pose a great challenge to Chinese agriculture sector\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION:  Zhen Zhu, Deputy Director of Institute of Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003cbr/\u003eFor big international companies specialized in biotechnology like Monsanto, China is a haven.   \u003cbr/\u003eWell rooted in China, they are largely involved both in the research and the sale of genetically  engineered corns and cottons seeds. \u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"China is a huge market in terms of population, in terms of potential purchasing power, especially of agricultural parts. China is a very important agricultural country. And  that we think our product can have a very good achievement here to help or benefit the Chinese people.\" \u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: David Chi, Monsanto Far East Spokesperson\u003cbr/\u003eRecent reports state that local G-M products like  tomatoes, peppers and corns are already sold on markets in China. \u003cbr/\u003eSo far no labelling system is required.\u003cbr/\u003eIn the absence of strict government restrictions on  imports of G-M commodities, many are getting increasingly worried. \u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Mandarin)\u003cbr/\u003e\"We found that some developed countries only take care of profits. They export their newly developed GM products to developing countries because they want to take over its market. They use developing countries as their testing fields. They are doing export and experiment at the same time. We have reports of many cases in China which caused a lot of negative effects\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Xia Youfou, Professor at University of International Business and Economics\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) \u003cbr/\u003eFor the biotechnology, we should study it and hope that it will develop well. However, we should try to see clearly first the negative effects it may bring, especially when it is being commercialised in a large area\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPER CAPTION: Qian Ying Qian Professor at Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003cbr/\u003eBut to many, the environmental and health effects of G-M products are far less important than feeding families and keeping  jobs.\u003cbr/\u003eFEATURES  Beijing, China - 4 July 2000 \u003cbr/\u003e1. Pan from fruit baskets in supermarket to people shopping \u003cbr/\u003e2. Mid shot of shopper tasting fruit \u003cbr/\u003e3  Mid shot of farmer walking through corn field \u003cbr/\u003e4. Farmer parting corn leaves \u003cbr/\u003e5. Close up of corn buds \u003cbr/\u003e6. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) Farmer\u003cbr/\u003e7. Researcher looking at cotton trees in the trial field\u003cbr/\u003e8. Close up of cotton trees \u003cbr/\u003e9. Wide shot of two researchers working in the lab \u003cbr/\u003e10. Close up of researcher pulling sprout from glass bottle \u003cbr/\u003e11. Wide shot of lab room at Institute of Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences \u003cbr/\u003e12. Researcher walking into room with shelves \u003cbr/\u003e13. Close up of a researcher behind shelves \u003cbr/\u003e14. Close up of glass bottle with sprouts inside \u003cbr/\u003e15. SOUNDBITE:(Mandarin) Zhen Zhu, Deputy Director of Institute of Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003cbr/\u003e16. Monsanto's spokesperson walking past the company's sign \u003cbr/\u003e17. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Chi, Monsanto Far East Spokesperson\u003cbr/\u003e18. Pan from fruit seller to tomato baskets \u003cbr/\u003e19. Wide shot of outdoor fruit and vegetable market \u003cbr/\u003e20.  Close up of pile of oranges \u003cbr/\u003e21. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) Xia Youfou, Professor at University of International Business and Economics\u003cbr/\u003e22. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) Qian Ying Qian Professor at Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003cbr/\u003e23. Wide shot of corn field \u003cbr/\u003e24. Pan from corn flower to farmer \u003cbr/\u003e25. Wide shot of lab room \u003cbr/\u003e26. Close up researcher's tweezers picking worm from testing pad \u003cbr/\u003e27. Tilt of shelves with glass bottles \u003cbr/\u003e28. 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