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    02.03.2010 19:30

    Arable Land 'Red Line'

    To ensure a stable national supply of grain, the Chinese government has declared that 1.2 million square kilometres (or 18 billion mu) of land must be maintained for farming nationwide. This "red line" rule limits what can be converted for urban development.
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