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About eight corn imports from China become genetically modified products mainly used as feed
According to reports from China Voices News and Newspaper Abstracts, a third-party organization named Zhuo Chuang estimates that China's corn imports this year could reach 7.2 million tons, with approximately 8% being genetically modified corn. Xu Xiaomiao, a corn analyst at Zhuo Chuang Information Technology, noted that the majority of China's imported corn comes from the United States, where around 95% of the corn exported to China is genetically modified. Despite this, the use of genetically modified (GM) corn in China is largely limited to animal feed, and it is highly unlikely that GM corn will appear on retail markets.
Xu Xiaomiao also explained that China has a quota system in place for genetically modified corn, with most of the allocated quotas going to the China Grain Reserve and COFCO. These grains are typically purchased by companies that have the proper processing licenses. Over 90% of the imported GM corn is used for feed production, emphasizing its role in the livestock industry rather than human consumption.
Yang Xiaoguang, a researcher at the National Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety under the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that no evidence of "toxic genetically modified" products has been found so far. He added that the BT protein found in transgenic crops breaks down rapidly in the stomach or intestines, within just 15 seconds. In acute toxicity tests conducted on mice, no harmful effects were observed even when they were fed doses as high as 5 grams per kilogram of body weight. These findings support the safety of genetically modified corn in terms of short-term health impacts.
As the demand for animal feed continues to grow, the role of genetically modified corn in China’s agricultural supply chain is expected to remain significant. However, strict regulations and oversight ensure that its use remains controlled and focused on non-food applications. With ongoing research and monitoring, the government and scientific community continue to evaluate the long-term implications of GM crops while maintaining public confidence in food safety.