China-Myanmar port customs clearance is slow, a large number of Myanmar watermelons are abandoned on the roadside

According to local media in Myanmar and the South China Morning Post, many watermelons destined for the Chinese market rotted and deteriorated because they could not pass through the port smoothly for a long time, and were abandoned in large quantities on both sides of the road in Muse in northern Shan State. Damaged watermelons can be seen everywhere on the road at the exit of the 105-yard border trade area. Many nearby villagers will look for intact watermelons to take away. There are also drivers who sell watermelons on the spot at a price of 1,000 kyats for 3 pieces, which is about RMB 3.6 per 3 pieces. A person in charge of a Myanmar transportation company said that before the epidemic, he exported more than 500 trucks of fruits to China every day, mainly watermelons, cantaloupes and mangoes. Watermelons are exported to other countries or sold locally, but in most cases they have to be thrown away. On both sides of the main road leading to Ruili City, Yunnan Province, ...