China resource book

The China Resource Book explains the organisation of the agricultural production in China and relates it to China's efforts to eradicate poverty and achieve self-sufficiency in food. It also highlights the variety of environmental problems, which haverisen since the rapid industrial development in the 80's and explains what the governments' approach is to tackle these problems. As much of the solutions are expected to be found through science and technology the agricultural research and extension system is described briefly. The report concludes with an agricultural and geographical characterisation of the provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions of China.