[Steely Tom]

Only about 10% of China's total land area is arable.

China must feed 21% of the world's population using about 7% of the world's arable land.

The amount of arable land in China actually decreased during the 1980's, as cropland was appropriated for new rural housing and urban expansion.

Source: U.S. Army Area Handbook: China

[hkp123]

As you go to Wal Mart on your next visit, see what percentage of your food budget goes to the Chinese. I have the best produce in the area and Wal Mart won’t buy because I’m not “corporate”. That’s fine. I sell all day to Wegmans’s and Giant Eagles, et al. Any lead paint in your “children’s toys”?

[shoptalk]

Now THAT’S a significant statistic. Good work!

~ shoptalk

[montag813]

Only about 10% of China's total land area is arable. China must feed 21% of the world's population using about 7% of the world's arable land. The amount of arable land in China actually decreased during the 1980's, as cropland was appropriated for new rural housing and urban expansion.

Sounds like they'll need to import our food as much as they'll need us to buy their cheap exports for the forseeable future.