In response to China's suspension of several Taiwan food imports, the MAC pointed out that it has repeatedly asked China to explain in detail, but it has not been read back or has been vaguely mentioned.

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[Central News Agency] China's General Administration of Customs announced in December last year that it would suspend the import of several Taiwanese food products. Today, it announced that 63 companies have completed the relevant requirements, which is equivalent to lifting the ban.

With regard to cross-strait communication, the MAC pointed out that it has repeatedly asked the Chinese side to explain in detail, but it has not been read back or has been vaguely mentioned.

In addition, the MAC also stated that it is necessary to observe the actual customs clearance status of follow-up products in order to further verify whether Taiwan products have been successfully imported into China.

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In December last year, the General Administration of Customs of China announced the suspension of imports of aquatic products such as Taiwan larvae, as well as Kinmen sorghum and Taiwanese beer, citing incomplete registration information.

Today, the Taiwan Affairs Office of China announced through a press release that 63 Taiwanese companies, including Kinmen Distillery, have registered or updated their registration information.

This means that the Chinese side releases the above-mentioned products for export to China.

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council also pointed out that after Taiwan's food companies were unable to lose due to registration issues, they conveyed their appeals to the other side through relevant people and business groups such as the former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, Hong Xiuzhu, the chairman of the New Party, Chen Fuhai, the mayor of Kinmen County, "We attach great importance to this , actively deal with it."

As for the state of communication between Taiwan’s official and Chinese counterparts on this matter, the MAC responded in writing today. The government has repeatedly requested the Chinese side to specify the documents and filling requirements that Taiwan’s business operators should submit through the cross-strait agreement channel. Unfortunately, the Chinese Customs or It has not been read back, or has been vaguely mentioned in an ambiguous way, leaving Taiwanese industry at a loss.

The MAC also pointed out that the government has the relevant information released today by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, but it still needs to observe the actual customs clearance status of subsequent products in order to further verify whether Taiwan products have been successfully imported into China.

The MAC emphasized that whether the Chinese Customs can provide specific and effective information this time to clarify the reasons for "registration not meeting the requirements", "registration information is incomplete", and "non-standard" is why Taiwan is concerned about whether the relevant Chinese departments are sincere in excluding trade. Obstacle focus.

Finally, the MAC pointed out that it is hoped that the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council will play a role of attaching great importance to and actively coordinating in the coming year, regardless of whether it is facing ordinary people, business owners or political figures, so as to implement and solve problems in China from the central to local governments. Issues such as non-standard administration, inconsistent requirements, and incomplete laws and regulations have truly solved the sufferings of the people and served the people.