The Plenum of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party in December 1978 marked the beginning of the economic reforms and the close of collectivism in the People's Republic of China. With this, China had embarked on one of world history's largest experiments in social engineering. The...

The contributions in this volume have sought to delve into the question of whether the greening of state and society is a reality or a myth, by highlighting the case of one of the world's fastest developing and most populous countries: China. The rise of China has worried many observers as it...

Although China is one of the world's largest producers and consumers of genetically modified (GM) crops and derived food products, little is known about the level of Chinese consumer awareness, understanding and acceptance of GM food. Initially, China pursued relatively aggressive policies for...