The Effectiveness of Biosecurity Policy Regulation in China

Abstract

This article examines political science issues related to biological risks and biosecurity, which have acquired exceptional significance due to a number of global processes. The increasing frequency of pandemics, the rapid advancement of genetic engineering, and the potential threats posed by biological weapons underscore the relevance of this topic. In recent decades, the accelerated spread of pathogens and the resulting epidemics have become global challenges. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated society's vulnerability to biological risks, simultaneously highlighting the critical need for robust biosecurity systems. At the same time, against the backdrop of globalization and the deepening of international relations, the spread of pathogens from one region to another has become faster and more uncontrollable. Biological risks pose not only a threat to public health but can also cause economic damage, disrupt ecosystem stability, and even become a national security issue. Moreover, the unpredictable consequences of the potential use of biological weapons make this topic a subject of critical scientific and political debate. These circumstances require the development of innovative and modern approaches to the effective management and prevention of biological risks. Such approaches must integrate technological, scientific, and legal solutions aimed at ensuring biosecurity at both the global and local levels. In this regard, a comparative analysis of biological risks, their impact on public health, national security, and ecosystems, as well as modern approaches to ensuring biosecurity in China, are of particular importance.