China’s agricultural ministry has reportedly granted biosafety certificates for domestically developed genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean traits for cultivation within China. The soybean herbicide tolerance trait SHZD32-01 was developed by Shanghai Jiaotong University and provides tolerance to glyphosate through expression of the G10-EPSPS protein. In maize, biosafety certificates have been issued for Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group's DBN9936 maize trait which provides tolerance to glyphosate (EPSPS protein) and select lepidopteran insect pests (Cry1Ab protein), whereas the insect resistance trait known as "double-stacked 12-5" was developed by Hangzhou Ruifeng Biotech and Zhejiang University. The biosafety certificates are valid for the five years ending December 2nd, 2024.

China reportedly granted biosafety certificates to its first GM corn varieties and two domestic rice varieties in 2009; however, these were never commercialised. Following the issue of the certificates, the traits will require administrative clearance before they can be commercialised.