Australian lobster customs clearance delayed in China Intensified turmoil November 2, 23:19
As relations between China and Australia have rapidly cooled over the investigation of the source of the new coronavirus, it has been reported that the customs clearance procedure for Australian lobsters has been delayed in China, and the conflict between the two countries has become even more intense. Is increasing.
By the 2nd, Australian media reported that customs clearance for lobsters exported to China had been delayed and remained detained at Chinese airports.
Australia's Trade Minister Birmingham said, "There is a lot of turmoil in trade with China. I urge you to resolve it through proper dialogue," and asked the Chinese government for an explanation.
In response, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin emphasized at a press conference that "China's customs are conducting inspections and quarantines in accordance with the law to protect the food safety of consumers." I hope Australia will return its relations to normal as soon as possible. "
In April, Australia's Prime Minister Morrison expressed the idea that an independent investigation into the source of the new coronavirus was needed, while the Chinese side strongly opposed the two countries, and since then the relationship has been It's getting cold rapidly.
China has so far regulated the import of Australian meat products and barley, and recently instructed domestic companies not to buy coal or cotton, making the conflict between the two countries even more fierce. It is increasing.