Belgian companies and organizations joined Prime Minister Alexander de Croo on a trade mission, resulting in successful agreements for the export of chicory, peppers, and apples to China. The discussions about the supply of Belgian chicory to China had been ongoing for some time and were confirmed during the recent trade mission. General secretary Luc Vanoirbeek of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives noted that while the opening of the Chinese borders is good news, strict conditions for exporting to China require special accreditation and accurate documentation.