Poultry From Guangdong Banned
CHINA - Hong Kong yesterday imposed a 21-day ban on imports of live and frozen poultry from H5N1-infected farms in Panyu District, Guangdong Province.

China must be given 'fair consideration' on poultry exports
BEIJING - A recent US provision that effectively blocks China's poultry exports to the country leaves an impression that it was "made on political grounds," a top American poultry industry representative said on Friday.

China's Artificial Foods Spotlighted in Korea
CHINA - Recently, China's artificial products have been under the spotlight in Korea. Several mainstream Korean media have reported on the process of making artificial eggs in China, which has stirred up panic and caused great concern among Koreans.

U.S. Poultry Industry Chief Urges Fair Deal For China
BEIJING - A recent U.S. provision that effectively blocks China's poultry exports to the country leaves an impression that it was "made on political grounds," a top American poultry industry representative said on Friday.

Partial Ban on U.S. Imports Sets Off Food Fight
SHANGHAI - In blocking shipments of chicken feet, pork ribs and other food products from major American companies, China has escalated a food fight with the United States, heightening the tense trade relations between the two nations.

China Vows To Clean Up Toxins Amid Food Scares
CHINA - China will clamp down on foods tainted with illegal and excessive chemicals as it seeks to quell domestic and foreign alarm about toxins in meat, seafood and vegetables, the country's top agriculture official said.

"Special war" Launched To Raise Quality
CHINA - The government Wednesday declared a four-month "special war" against poor product quality and supervision after a spate of safety concerns over Chinese products worldwide.

US Act On Poultry Reflects 'Protectionism'
CHINA - A recent US act that blocks China's poultry exports to the US market smacks of "trade protectionism" and will affect 20 million Chinese farmers, according to the poultry industry.

Rising Costs Prompt Calls For Action On Prices
CHINA - The rising cost of food has prompted calls for the government to take measures to stabilize prices, which climbed 15.4 percent year-on-year in July, with the cost of pork and other meat jumping 45.2 percent.

China Bans Imports From Germany, Czech, Virginia
BEIJING - China on Wednesday banned the imports of poultry and poultry products from Germany, the Czech Republic, the State of Virginia of the United States as well as the imports of swine products from the Republic of Georgia.

China blocks some U.S. meat imports
SHANGHAI - China has blocked the import of some U.S. meats, making good on a threat to scrutinize more food shipments entering its borders.

The Truth About Dead Chickens
CHINA - consumes 4.7 billion chickens a year, most of them raised in battery farms. But what are the health consequences for birds and humans? Gaoming Jiang and Aimin Tang investigate the shady underbelly of China’s poultry industry.

China Says To Crack Down On Sale Of Spoiled Meat
BEIJING - Spoiled meat and meat which has been injected with water to add weight is finding its way on to the Chinese market, the government said on Friday, warning it would crack down on this latest violation of food safety rules.

As Pork Price Drops, Egg Price Increases
CHINA - The price of pork in China dropped 0.2 percent due to an increase in supply last week, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday.

Backgrounder: Impact of Climate Change on China
CHINA - Climate change, a global issue, has already had certain impacts on China's economy, ecosystem and other sectors.