Taiwan promotes local grouper fish sales

Published 2022년 6월 23일

Tridge summary

China has imposed a ban on the import of Taiwan's grouper fish, following the detection of banned chemical substances in samples. This development is seen as a significant setback for Taiwan's fishing industry, prompting efforts to diversify export markets and stimulate local demand. Premier Su Tseng-chang, in an effort to mitigate the impact, is encouraging Taiwanese consumers to buy local grouper and emphasizing the need for China to adhere to international trade standards. The government is also seeking to offload around 1,000 tons of grouper to international buyers, in addition to promoting domestic consumption to protect local fishermen.
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Original content

China banned the import of Taiwan's grouper fish ten days ago, after authorities say they found banned chemical substances during testing. It's a major blow to the industry, so politicians are looking for a way to sell more of the fish in Taiwan. Video script: As Premier Su Tseng-chang fries up a mix of grouper fish and vegetables, it looks like politics is taking over the kitchen. Su came to this event to convince more Taiwanese people to buy grouper. That's after China banned imports of the fish from Taiwan, claiming it found chemical contamination. Su says that Beijing has repeatedly used similar tactics to put pressure on Taiwan, like when it blocked Taiwan's shipments of pineapples and sugar apples last year. He says China needs to respect international trade protocol and use scientific proof to back its claims. Now there are 3,600 metric tons of grouper fish at stake. The government is trying to find other foreign markets to buy at least 1,000 tons of grouper, and it's also ...
Source: Rti

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