Comments by "Peter Jacobsen" (@pjacobsen1000) on "Why is the Chinese government so concerned about food security?" video.

  1. I think China's food security situation will improve over time. Aside from the measures listed in the video, incl. increased use of GMO crops and improved farming practices, there are other noteworthy aspects: -As China's population decreases, land appropriation will also decrease and there will be more food per person, increasing by around 8% in 2040 and 17% in 2050 (all else being equal). -China has reclaimed, and continues to reclaim land along its coastline, especially in Jiangsu. Shanghai alone has reclaimed over 400 Sq. km. (600,000 mou) in the last 30 years. A lot of this has been turned into very productive farmland. -On the downside, marginal lands will likely become depopulated over time due to low productivity. Those areas only produce enough to feed the local population, and neither add nor detract from the total calculation.
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  2.  @oliviolanza1933  At risk of what? Over eating?
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  3. Yes, clearly the US and the UK are poor, underdeveloped countries, filled with hungry masses.
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  4.  @Mr.Patrick_Hung  That's true. Lower GDP means lower cost.
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