China bans imports of custard and java apple of Taiwan

Published Sep 20, 2021

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A recent announcement by the Guangdong customs office in China has led to the suspension of customs clearance for Taiwanese custard apples and whips due to concerns of mealybug infestation. This surprise move, made without providing any scientific evidence, has infuriated Taiwanese authorities, who argue that the decision is unilateral and unfair. The announcement has particularly upset Taiwan during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time of increased fruit consumption. Taiwan's Agriculture Minister, Chen Chi-chung, has threatened to file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization if China fails to provide proof by September 30 and to find a mutually agreed solution. This incident is part of a larger pattern of China targeting Taiwanese agricultural exports, as seen with pineapples, wine, and beef in the past. These products are crucial to Taiwan's agricultural exports to China, which totaled $1 billion in 2020, accounting for 90% of production.

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Source: Nongnghiep.vn Roi is a fruit that is strongly exported by Taiwan to China. The notice is only sent to Taiwanese authorities at 9 am on Sunday (September 19) and takes effect from today, Monday. Accordingly, two types of custard apple and whip from Taiwan are believed to be infected with mealybugs. The Guangdong customs office, which normally receives import and quarantine documents from Taiwan, has received an order to suspend customs clearance until further notice. This sudden announcement, which took effect almost immediately, angered the Taiwanese authorities. Taiwan's Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung criticized China for acting unilaterally and for not providing scientific evidence. The import halt order was also issued at a sensitive time, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, which saw a sharp increase in fruit consumption compared to normal days. “We cannot accept such a practice. If they can't come up with scientific evidence and agree to find a bilateral solution by ...

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