China's Taiwan Affairs Office has announced the resumption of imports of Taiwan-grown custard apples, following a suspension of about two years due to the discovery of agricultural pests in shipments. The decision was prompted by reports from Taitung authorities about improved quarantine measures by local farmers. The resumption of custard apple imports was requested by Taitung Magistrate Yao Ching-ling and Kuomintang Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia, who represented custard apple growers at the Strait Forum in Xiamen. The agriculture agency in Taiwan welcomes the decision and hopes that China will also start importing other Taiwanese fruits that were previously suspended due to pest concerns.