- Title: China says it will resume routine inspections of Australian lobsters
- Date: 26th December 2024
- Summary: BEIJING, CHINA (DECEMBER 26, 2024) (REUTERS) CHINESE COMMERCE MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, HE YONGQIAN, ARRIVING FOR NEWS CONFERENCE JOURNALISTS SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE COMMERCE MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, HE YONGQIAN, SAYING: “It is understood that the relevant authorities in China and in Australia have conducted in-depth and effective communication over the export of (Australian) lobsters to China. The Chinese side has (had a look) and evaluated the rectifying and reform measures provided by the Australian side. It has resumed regular quarantine inspections for the relevant products (Australian lobster) at the ports in accordance with laws and regulations.” REPORTER ASKING QUESTION (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE COMMERCE MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, HE YONGQIAN, SAYING: “Since last year (2023), the two sides have conducted consultations on the economic and trade issues of concern in accordance with the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and (consultations have) produced results. We hope that the Australian side will move in the same direction as the Chinese side, and properly handle economic and trade concerns within the framework of the rules of the World Trade Organization.” JOURNALISTS SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE COMMERCE MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, HE YONGQIAN, SAYING: “It is in the common interests of both sides to carry out mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation that are highly complementary for both China and Australia. We hope that both sides (relationship) will continue to expand and deepen. In the traditional and emerging fields of economic and trade cooperation, we will promote the high quality development of China-Australia economic and trade relations that benefit people from both countries. Thank you.” JOURNALISTS SEATED NEWS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS
- Embargoed: 9th January 2025 08:34
- Keywords: Australia China commerce lobster ministry
- Location: BEIJING, CHINA
- City: BEIJING, CHINA
- Country: China
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Government/Politics,International Trade
- Reuters ID: LVA001944826122024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: China's commerce ministry said on Thursday (December 26) that the country has resumed regular quarantine inspections for lobsters imported from Australia.
He Yongqian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Commerce Ministry, added that China hopes both sides will expand and deepen economic and trade cooperation to “benefit people from both countries."
In late 2020, China imposed unofficial bans and tariffs on Australian goods valued at A$20 billion, including coal, wine, and rock lobster, after Canberra called for an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.
The resumption of Australian lobster imports marks the resolution of all outstanding trade barriers imposed by China on Australian exports after a thawing of bilateral ties.
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