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<p>In recent years, China’s rapid social and economic development has heightened concerns around food safety, bringing issues to the forefront of public discourse. In July 2024, incidents involving the mixed transportation of gasoline and edible oil by tankers attracted significant attention, underscoring the urgency of the matter. This study examines the intersection of food safety and ethical concerns within the context of China’s involutionary society. Through in-depth interviews with 23 oil tanker workers, the study explores the systemic challenges they face, including intense work pressure, fierce competition, and limited regulatory oversight. Findings reveal that these conditions, driven by economic pressures and ethical erosion, exacerbate food safety risks and undermine the effectiveness of food safety regulations. The study calls for a more equitable regulatory framework that addresses the root causes of food safety issues, including ethical considerations, resource allocation, and worker conditions. It advocates for comprehensive policy reforms that balance economic development with ethical accountability to ensure a safer, more transparent, and sustainable food system in China.</p>

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Navigating Food Ethics in an Involutionary Society: Edible Oil Safety and Mixed Transport Challenges in China

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    2025年9月19日

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  • Wenxuan Guo

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In recent years, China’s rapid social and economic development has heightened concerns around food safety, bringing issues to the forefront of public discourse. In July 2024, incidents involving the mixed transportation of gasoline and edible oil by tankers attracted significant attention, underscoring the urgency of the matter. This study examines the intersection of food safety and ethical concerns within the context of China’s involutionary society. Through in-depth interviews with 23 oil tanker workers, the study explores the systemic challenges they face, including intense work pressure, fierce competition, and limited regulatory oversight. Findings reveal that these conditions, driven by economic pressures and ethical erosion, exacerbate food safety risks and undermine the effectiveness of food safety regulations. The study calls for a more equitable regulatory framework that addresses the root causes of food safety issues, including ethical considerations, resource allocation, and worker conditions. It advocates for comprehensive policy reforms that balance economic development with ethical accountability to ensure a safer, more transparent, and sustainable food system in China.