" China Food Threat"

" China Food Threat"
Aug 31, 2007 00:56
LEONARDO Points: Join Date: May 21, 2007 Status: offline	Since March 2007, overseas media has sharply fired at made-in-China products. China's food quality and safety are widely under controversy. What's wrong with "made-in-China" products? Undoubtedly, Chinese products are impossible to be flawless. At this point, either the Chinese government or enterprises must look squarely on this fact. In recent months, since the additives exported from China contaminated some pet food in North America, the quality of Chinese products, especially food, have been in the international spotlight. The foreign media has also reported that toothpaste, seafood, toys, and even cooking pots from China were found to be unsafe, triggering global criticism of Chinese products in general. However, do "made-in-China" products lie at the bottom of the pyramid of the World' s Product Quality? Probably, it is not the case. Facing the global antagonism, China issued its first White Paper on food safety on August 17th. The white paper said China is taking a series of measures to improve its food safety and quality. The paper also stated that the qualification rate of exported Chinese food had remained higher than 99 percent for many years. In the first half of 2007, the qualification rate of exported Chinese food reached 99.1%, 99.8% to Japan and EU. Well, fact is fact. The rational market holds no prejudice against made-in- China products. Despite of numerous reports on China's products, particularly on food, medicine and toys. the three under-fire products respectively increased by 22.2%、41% and 27.7% in the first half of 2007. Some countries are airing " China Food Threat". Maybe, it is another mutation of "China Threat" . I was reminded of a story about "Made-in-Germany products". After the First World War, Britain discriminated againsts German products and required that " all German Products must attach a label reading "Made in Germany". The final outcome was that "Made in Germany" became a world-famous brand. Food safety is a global concern. All the members of international community should work together to improve food safety and product quality. Meanwhile, food safety and product quality should not be abused as an excuse of trade barriers.

Aug 31, 2007 00:56

LEONARDO
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Since March 2007, overseas media has sharply fired at made-in-China products. China's food quality and safety are widely under controversy. What's wrong with "made-in-China" products?

Undoubtedly, Chinese products are impossible to be flawless. At this point, either the Chinese government or enterprises must look squarely on this fact.

In recent months, since the additives exported from China contaminated some pet food in North America, the quality of Chinese products, especially food, have been in the international spotlight.

The foreign media has also reported that toothpaste, seafood, toys, and even cooking pots from China were found to be unsafe, triggering global criticism of Chinese products in general.

However, do "made-in-China" products lie at the bottom of the pyramid of the World' s Product Quality? Probably, it is not the case.

Facing the global antagonism, China issued its first White Paper on food safety on August 17th. The white paper said China is taking a series of measures to improve its food safety and quality.

The paper also stated that the qualification rate of exported Chinese food had remained higher than 99 percent for many years. In the first half of 2007, the qualification rate of exported Chinese food reached 99.1%, 99.8% to Japan and EU.

Well, fact is fact. The rational market holds no prejudice against made-in- China products. Despite of numerous reports on China's products, particularly on food, medicine and toys. the three under-fire products respectively increased by 22.2%、41% and 27.7% in the first half of 2007.

Some countries are airing " China Food Threat". Maybe, it is another mutation of "China Threat" .

I was reminded of a story about "Made-in-Germany products". After the First World War, Britain discriminated againsts German products and required that " all German Products must attach a label reading "Made in Germany". The final outcome was that "Made in Germany" became a world-famous brand.

Food safety is a global concern. All the members of international community should work together to improve food safety and product quality. Meanwhile, food safety and product quality should not be abused as an excuse of trade barriers.

Aug 31, 2007 22:02	#1
LEOPOLD219 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	"food safety and product quality should not be abused as an excuse of trade barriers." That is the key. I can not understand that why foreign medias smear Made in China goods. Just as Leonardo said, Chinese products are impossible to be flawless. But do not exaggerate the fact.

Sep 1, 2007 07:30	#2
DODGER Points: Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Status: Offline	This is a beat up that should not be taken seriously. Look at the balance of trade stats. China holds Trillions of US $ in the bank in cash. The US imports Trillions of Chinese imports. This is just flexing at a high level, nothing more, nothing less. The RMB is undervalude at the moment. Who has the power? the buyer or the seller? Dodger.

Sep 2, 2007 22:12

JIMMYB
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Dodger, food safety should be taken seriously since it has made Made in China goods notorious. In order to retrieve the reputation of Made in China goods, the government has made up his mind to solve this problem throughly. The recall system has been established to recall those bad quality products. From this, we see that Chinese government has shown its determination. Who has the power? Both. They should cooperate with each other and exchange ideas to solve this problem.

Sep 2, 2007 22:36	#4
ZOEY Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	Recently, Made-In-China products have always been in international spotlight. Perhaps, Dodger is right. That is only another manifestation of Sino-US trade friction. It is impossible for US to prohibit importing "made-in-China products". Either, China is unlikely to stop exporting to US. Neither party can afford the cost.

Sep 13, 2007 21:38

YVONNE
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Some countries are airing " China Food Threat". Maybe, it is another mutation of "China Threat" .

The addictives exported from China contaminated some pet food in North America. Should this problem be misused as an excuse of trade barrier? Absolutely not.

"Undoubtedly, Chinese products are impossible to be flawless. At this point, either the Chinese government or enterprises must look squarely on this fact."

As to this point, I am utterly in favor of Leonardo's idea. Not a single nation can claim its food quality is 100 percent perfect. In America, there has ever been" the Meat Packing Scandal". Certainly, China should spare no effort to improve food safety.

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