April 29, 2014: China, S.Korea and Japan to tackle ultrafine dust together, China returns U.S. transgenic corn and More

Environmental Pollution and Health

Xinhua Insight: New law invigorates China's environmental NGOs, Xinhuanet

China's new environment law encourages non-government organizations (NGOs) to file suit against environmental destruction, but enforcement and litigation costs remain grey areas.

Xinhua Insight: No sure cure for China's soil pollution, Xinhuanet

Rolling up a sleeve, 76-year-old Hu Lanzhen exposed her left arm, which was covered in brown flecks.

China, S.Korea and Japan's environment ministers discuss jointly response to air pollution, Xinhuanet

Environment ministers from China, South Korea and Japan on Tuesday discussed jointly response to common environmental challenges in Northeast Asia, stressing further strengthening of joint efforts to prevent and control air pollution.

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Korea, China, Japan agree to tackle ultrafine dust

Implementation of China's environmental law vital: vice minister, Xinhuanet

Vice minister for the environment Pan Yue on Monday described new environmental protection laws as powerful tools against pollution, but warned of challenges in implementation.

Global Trade

China Has Accomplished Something In Global Trade Not Seen Since Colonial Britain, business insider

China’s exports and imports of goods amounted to $4.16 trillion in 2013, topping the US for the first time.

Grain, Poultry, Dairy and Food Security

China returns U.S. transgenic corn, Xinhuanet

China has returned over one million tonnes of maize imported from the United States that contained an unapproved transgenic component, the country's leading quality watchdog announced on Tuesday.

Food documentary resonates emotionally, Xinhuanet

A Chinese documentary series "A Bite of China II" - a sequel to the 2012 hit "A Bite of China" - has insighted widespread nostaligia for hometown tastes.

50% of China's tap water fails national pollution standards, Wantchinatimes

China's water quality continues to deteriorate, with 50% of the tap water in cities across the country not meeting national pollution standards, reports Guangzhou's 21st Century Business Herald.

China vies for Harvey Beef

Chinese interests have entered the race for the State's biggest beef producer in a move that could see WA-based Craig Mostyn Group pipped at the post after months of sale negotiations.

China agricultural outlook released, with feed production expected to grow 2.3% annually

The 2014 China Agriculture Outlook Conference was held in Beijing on April, 20. The Conference was hosted by the Agricultural Information Institute (AII) of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).

Pulled pork: WH Group cancels Hong Kong float plans, BBC

Chinese pork firm WH Group has cancelled plans to float in Hong Kong, blaming "deteriorating market conditions" and "excessive market volatility".