China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has approved the cultivation of 37 varieties of GMO corn and 14 varieties of GMO soybeans as part of a pilot program to address food security concerns. Experts predict that consumption of GM crops in China will reach adoption rates similar to North America within the next five years. The approval process for GM crops in China has become more predictable and expedient, which could benefit countries like Canada and the United States in promoting GMOs in the global trade arena.