Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.