China says it will resume routine inspections of Australian lobsters

Record ID: 1892175

  • 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
  • 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.
    (Production: Josh D. Arslan)
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