China suddenly bans Taiwanese custard apple: Violation of international trade regulations

Published 2021년 9월 19일

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has suspended imports of Taiwanese fruits, including pineapples, custard apples, and lotus mist, citing concerns about insect pests. Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, has condemned the CCP's actions as a violation of international trade norms and an irrational behavior. Taiwan threatens to sue China at the WTO's arbitration agency if the issue is not resolved by September 30. This incident is part of a larger pattern of trade disputes, including previous disputes over Australian agricultural products and Lithuanian agricultural imports, following China's political disagreements with these countries.

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[Epoch Times September 20, 2021] (Epoch Times reporter Zhang Yujie comprehensive report) On September 19, the CCP suddenly suspended the import of Taiwanese fruits on the grounds of "insect pests." The President and Vice President of Taiwan both spoke on this matter on the 19th. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen condemned the CCP’s violation of international trade norms. Vice President Lai Qingde said bluntly, “Let us once again see the irrationality of the authoritarian regime.” On September 19, the CCP suddenly announced that it would suspend the import of Taiwan’s custard apple and lotus mist from the 20th. So far, Taiwan’s three most exported fruits from the mainland (pineapple, custard apple and lotus mist) have been banned from import by the CCP. . Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said on Facebook on the 19th, “China’s practice has violated international trade norms. In addition to solemn condemnation, we will support all measures taken by the Executive Yuan’s Agriculture ...

Source: Epochtimes