
The Industry of Genetic Engineering
Shi Yuanchun
Strategic Study of CAE ›› 2000, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (7) : 34-38.
The Industry of Genetic Engineering
Shi Yuanchun
This article explains that modern biotechnology not only has a powerful spreading, driving force and economic value, but it also reserves a great potential to relax the global pressures from population, food, natural resources and environment. None of ohter technologies have such a power, or can replace biotechnology. The article also discusses the main contents of biotechnology and its new trends of industrialization. The author holds GMO food must be put in order by both science and relevant regulations, after reviewed the background and new trends of present GMO debate. The current debate has focused on the public acceptability, trade benefit and relevant policy on GMO food. GMO food will only be interrupted for the time being, and will have another development tide under the supervision of relevant laws and regulation. Finally, the paper proposes suggestions for the countermeasure and attitude that China should hold during the development and industrialization of modern biotechnology.
genetic engineering / industry / gene modified organisms (GMO) / countermeasure
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