Environmental Neglect and Food Safety in China

This chapter addresses the severe environmental issues in Zhangzhou City, detailing the rampant pollution and inefficiencies of local government in waste management. It critiques the disparity between China's environmental promises and the grim realities of urban decay, highlighting the dangers of practices like gutter oil production and the implications for food safety. Additionally, the discussion touches on the broader theme of governmental accountability within a one-party state and explores the troubling links between China's policies and the fentanyl crisis.

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