China’s Genetically Modified Wheat: The Unlikely Benefit of a Controversial Technology.

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a topic of debate for years, with some countries viewing them as a strategic resource while others see them as harmful to the environment. China, known for its communist dictatorship, is making strides in genetically engineered wheat, despite Western nations debating about the need for new foods that require less pesticides and water on less land.

In contrast, eco-terrorists in the US would not even allow this product to be grown in a contained field without resorting to destruction. Environmentalists have a strong aversion to science, labeling anything related to genetic modification as a GMO, whether it be RNAi, CRISPR, or a simple edit. However, there seems to be an exception when it comes to Mutagenesis, which has led to many organic certified products.

China has also approved GM corn in order to reduce imports from America and become more self-sufficient. Ironically, genetic engineering is seen as the solution for becoming self-sufficient even for poorer countries; yet Europe hinders Africa from using GMOs by banning imports if they do so. Meanwhile, Europe imports GMO products for animal feed and exports meat to Africa, deceiving its own citizens in the process. The War on Science has always been intertwined with politics, as seen in various countries’ decisions regarding genetically modified foods.

For those who purchase organic products from stores like Whole Foods, the news of China’s genetically engineered crops may not impact their purchases significantly. The “organic” label may have been more for show than it was meant to be accurate since a significant portion of these products may have been conventional all along. Ultimately, the presence of organic products from China has little to no impact on consumer health.