China, one of the biggest importers of genetically modified crops, has ratified the International Biosafety Protocol on transboundary movements of GMOs, days before members of the Protocol will meet in Montreal for presumably contentious debates about labelling and traceability, liability and sanctions on non-member states such as the US and Canada.<p><a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-05/19/content_444122.htm">Chinadaily: biosafety standard adopted</a></p><p><a href="http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=60140-gmo-issues-step">Food Navigator: GMO issues step up in China</a></p><p><a href="http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=60154-special-report-global">Nutraingredients: Biotech battle heats up in Montreal</a>