Taiwan cites China market risks after procurement pledges (opens original article in a new tab)

Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture expressed concerns over China's reliability as an export market, citing past import suspensions and political conditions, while highlighting efforts to diversify into other regions.

• Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture warned that China is not a stable or reliable export market.
• The MOA criticized China for suspending imports of Taiwanese agricultural products without justification and attaching political conditions to resumption.
• Taiwan has diversified exports to other markets like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the EU, but China remains a significant market for Taiwanese farmers.