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For Global Perspectives Research Essay. Topic: non-native species. I wrote an extra introductory paragraph, felt like it's a shame to just delete, so I dumped it here.

China is the 3rd largest country on earth covering 5 different climatic zones.

China is suffering from at least 283 invasive species, 50 of which are in the top 100 of the world’s worst invasive species (specified by the IUCN). The rate/speed of species invasion has risen exponentially due to rapid development of transport technology, spreading them to various regions in the country. Foreign invasive species may have also came from overseas from tourists and before the 2008 Olympics, as the government has imported various foreign plants. While these plants may not be harmful themselves, they may have carried unwanted pests. The following graph shows the number of invasive species discovered every 20 years with an average yearly growth rate of 11.47%. Majority of non-native species were introduced when they are productive and beneficial to the economy. However, the country sustains a loss of 120 billion yuan (US$29.3 billion) every year from damage caused by invasive species. It is believed that quarantine and inspection are inadequate, allowing the spreading of unwanted organisms/invasive species.