As an output of latest agricultural bio-technologies, genetically-modified products have been controversial. Some people compare them to the angel, some people reduce them to the devil. Actually, the development of genetically-modified products is a double-edged sword: On the one hand, it contributes to the enhancement of the world crop yield, as well as the quality, and reduction of chemical fertilizer and the pesticide use, helps solution of the famine and undernourishment in developing countries. Besides, it also promotes the development of certain related industries like pharmaceutical and chemical industries; On the other hand, it also brings the unprecedented threat for human beings. We are unaware of the potential effects in human bodies, or any unknown injury to the next generation, caused by genetic modification. Nor can we forecast what kind of influence to the extant gene will emerge. At present, effects caused by genetically-modified products on environment as well as food safety are not concluded yet, so consumers and policy-makers in many countries have to put careful consideration. Trade dispute on genetically-modified products arised between European Union and US is a typical discrepancy in attitude. This article tries to give some suggestions on enaction of policies of genetically-modified product for China, a developing country short of food potentially base on analysis of the dispute and trade policies of the both parties.
【Key Words】Genetically-modified Products International Trade Trade Policy