Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event in Shanghai to promote Norwegian seafood, emphasizing China's significance as Norway's second-largest seafood market after the EU. At the Hema Fresh supermarket, he and the Norwegian Seafood Authority showcased products like halibut. In the previous year, Norway exported over 160,000 tons of seafood to China, with salmon, mackerel, and cod being the main exports. Støre highlighted efforts to ensure reliable market access for Norwegian seafood companies in China.