Chinese authorities ban the import of sugar apples (annona scaly) and Javanese apples from Taiwan due to parasites

Published Sep 19, 2021

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China's General Customs Administration has announced a ban on the import of sugar apples and Javanese apples from Taiwan, effective from September 20, due to the discovery of mealy worm pests. This follows a similar ban on pineapples from Taiwan earlier in the year, also due to pest concerns. Taiwan has accused China of politically motivated measures and plans to challenge them at the World Trade Organization.

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BEIJING, September 19. / TASS /. The General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China decided to ban the import of sugar apples (annona scaly) and Javanese apples from Taiwan because of the parasites found in them. As stated in the statement of the department published on Sunday, this measure will come into force on September 20. This is a mealy worm that has been found in such products. "To prevent epidemic risks for flora and in accordance with the legislative and legal acts of the mainland of China, it was decided to temporarily suspend the import of sugar and Javanese apples from the Taiwan region to the mainland from September 20, 2021," the ministry said in a statement. Since March 1 this year, China has also banned the import of pineapples from Taiwan. As indicated by the Chinese authorities, this decision was also made due to the detection of pests, at the same time, the administration of the island called this measure politically motivated and promised to ...

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