China banned the import of Taiwanese pineapples, detected harmful organisms deceived

China suddenly decided to ban the import of Taiwanese pineapples. Chinese authorities said it was because harmful organisms were detected in Taiwanese pineapples from last year, but some analyzes that China is trying to intervene in Taiwanese political opinion. On the 26th of last month, the China Customs General Administration (customs) announced in a notice that "the import of Taiwanese pineapples will be banned from the 1st." On the same day, spokesman Ma Xiao-guang of the Taiwan Office, who oversees Taiwan-related affairs at the State Council of China, said, “Pesticides have been detected in Taiwanese pineapples since last year. It was determined that it would be a serious threat.” More than 90% of Taiwanese pineapples are exported to China. Chinese authorities did not explain why the import was not immediately banned last year even though serious pests were detected. On the contrary, as China blocked the import of Taiwanese pineapples, it is analyzed that the detection of ...