Coronavirus concerns see China halt Vietnam’s US$1 billion dragon fruit trade
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Sep 17 2021 at 5:55 AM GMT
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- China has suspended imports of dragon fruit from Vietnam following the detection of coronavirus, temporarily halting a US$1 billion market as Beijing continues its vigorous testing of inbound food shipments for virus risk.
- Imports of the tropical fruit have been suspended for a week beginning on Wednesday, Vietnam’s trade ministry said on its website.
- Authorities in China’s Guangxi region, bordering Vietnam, informed the ministry of the halt after the coronavirus was found on packaging and….
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- Published Sep 17, 2021 5:55 AM GMT