Bananas

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China–Myanmar Border Opens for Limited Trade, Yuan Formally RecognizedThe Houqiao–Kan Paik Ti crossing between China and Myanmar has reopened for trial shipments of bananas, and Chinese yuan will now be officially accepted in border regions.	December 30, 2021 Philip K
Hope for Banana Trade as China Border Ports Reopen in Myanmar and LaosOverland ports on the China–Myanmar and China–Laos borders are due to reopen, promising a much-needed boost for the banana trade.	November 22, 2021 Emily F
Laotian Banana Exports Hit by China Border ClosureA key entry point for Laotian bananas into China has suspended operations after a driver tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.	October 15, 2021 Emily C
Cambodia Ratifies FTA With China, Paving Way for More Fruit ExportsEarlier this month, Cambodia’s National Assembly ratified a bilateral free trade agreement with China.	September 21, 2021 Emily F
Vietnam Promotes Higher-Quality Bananas for Export to ChinaTightened trade restrictions due to COVID-19 have prompted Vietnam’s Ca Mau province to implement new measures to enhance the export value of its bananas.	September 05, 2021 Emily C
Cambodia Eyes Dragon Fruit Exports to ChinaDays after its first shipment of mangos to China, Cambodia appears keen to export dragon fruit to the Chinese market as well.	May 18, 2021 Emily C
Thailand Implements Stricter Management Measures for Fruit ExportsThai authorities have tightened their management of the certificates of origin for the country’s fruit exports, with closer attention now being paid to twelve key types of fruit.	April 18, 2021 Jing Zang
China’s 2020 Fruit Imports Surpass $10 Billion for First TimeChina’s total fruit imports in 2020 reached $10.26 billion, with exports also continuing to grow.	February 17, 2021 Emily F
China–Myanmar Trade Resumes After Pause Following Military CoupBorder crossings between China and Myanmar closed temporarily following the military government takeover on Feb. 1, but subsequently reopened to allow continued trade.	February 10, 2021 Philip K
Philippine Banana Exports Down 10%, Chinese Demand DeclinesPhilippine banana exports have fallen by 10% in terms of value in the first seven months of 2020, with the Chinese market showing the greatest decline.	October 19, 2020 Emily F