The article highlights the suspension of Taiwanese pineapple imports to the mainland, leading Taiwanese fruit merchants to explore export options to Australia. Australia is set to receive 6 tons of pineapples by sea in May, marking the country's first import of Taiwanese pineapples following government approval. However, the move has raised concerns among Australian fruit merchants regarding ecological safety risks and freshness. In 2020, Taiwan exported over 41,000 tons of pineapples to China, accounting for 91% of its total pineapple exports. The suspension from the mainland was justified as a biosafety measure by the General Administration of Customs, a move that the DPP authorities in Taiwan accused of being politically motivated.