First Asian country to export to avocado to China

Just this year, the Philippines was able to export avocados to China. It's the first Asian country to export the product to China, which marks the successful practice of bilateral agricultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The customs has established green channels for a faster inspection of the exported avocados, which will also undergo a lab detection for heavy metals and pesticide residues. All plantations and packing houses in the country planning to export avocados to China must get approval from both the Philippines' Department of Agriculture and the Chinese General Administration of Customs. Currently, it has been a struggle to export avocados due to the lockdown implemented by Philippine government. Suppliers are aiming to be able to resume export by the end of September.