For centuries, ruling governments have grappled with the challenges of feeding a large, expanding population.
But the government's latest attempt to head off concerns about pricing and supply appears to be spiraling out of control.
But Monday's directive has attracted the attention of everyday Chinese in a way that few other government notices have. Food is a very sensitive issue in China. The Great Chinese Famine during the 1950s and 60s led to the deaths of an estimated tens of millions of people. "It is a reflection of the tense geopolitical situation between China and neighboring countries," he said.
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