China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan (opens original article in a new tab)

China's increased import plans for Taiwanese atemoyas have sparked fears in Taiwan about economic pressure and market instability, with the government seeking to diversify the industry while opposition parties accuse it of politicization.

• China's plan to increase imports of Taiwanese atemoyas has raised concerns in Taiwan about economic coercion
• Taiwan's agriculture ministry claims China uses a 'raise, trap, kill' strategy with agricultural exports
• China suspended atemoya imports in 2021 and imposed taxes in 2024, causing industry instability
• Taiwan's government is promoting diversified processing of atemoyas to ensure farmer income
• Opposition politicians criticize Taiwan's warnings as politicization of the atemoya industry