Two elderly citizens in eastern China sparked a heated discussion about the traditional practice of “releasing life into nature” after they were filmed pouring bags of rice into a river ...

The news of the rice release quickly gained traction online in China. One netizen commented: "What a serious waste of food!" Another remarked: "If they do not need the rice, they could donate it ...

Biosafety certificates for genetically modified (GM) rice and maize issued by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture late last year have prompted a protest from over a hundred intellectuals and ...