In what could be another sign of improving relations, China has approved a genetically modified soybean variety developed by Corteva Agriscience.
China also approved a new type of GMO papaya and renewed
permits for 10 crop varieties, including corn and canola.
The U.S. has demanded for years that China change its approval
process for GMO crops to make it more transparent, timely and based on
scientific methods. Analysts said the
announcement on Monday might indicate that the Chinese are serious about removing
non-tariff trade barriers.
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