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Chilean Stone Fruit Exports Continue to Penetrate Mainland ChinaIndustry data indicate that Chile’s exports of nectarines and plums are expected to rise during the ongoing 2019/20 season, despite the challenging times.	March 30, 2020 Produce Report	The evolution of exports of plums from Chile to China. Source: ASOEX.
Sam’s Club to Open Flagship Store in Shanghai in 2021Walmart-owned membership warehouse chain Sam’s Club is set to open a new flagship store in Shanghai in 2021. The chain currently operates 26 stores throughout China and also offers e-commerce services.	March 30, 2020 Emily F
18 Tons of Gansu Apples Exported to Mexico for First TimeApples from Gansu province approved for first-ever shipment to North America.	March 29, 2020 Benjamin Henry
China’s Pear Exports Fall for Second Consecutive Year in 2019China sees declining pear exports in 2019 owing to tariff issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.	March 29, 2020 Philip K
Vietnamese Watermelon and Dragon Fruit Exports Face New ChallengesSome Vietnamese watermelon and dragon fruit samples recently tested positive for three distinct pathogens, presenting a new challenge for exporters alongside the ongoing disruption due to COVID-19.	March 27, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Applications Now Open for Tariff Exemptions on US ImportsChinese importers may now apply for tariff exemptions on certain goods, with some importers already having successfully received exemptions on unlisted goods.	March 26, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Chile’s Ministry of Agriculture and ASOEX Discuss Coronavirus MeasuresRepresentatives of Chilean fruit sector and government hold meeting to discuss how to best tackle the COVID-19 situation and ensure continued trade.	March 23, 2020 Andrew
ASOEX and JD.com Jointly Launch ‘Chilean Stone Fruit Week’ PromotionASOEX’s Chilean Stone Fruit Committee recently launched a targeted “Chilean Stone Fruit Week” campaign in partnership with JD.com. The successful campaign took place during March 10–14, generating a significant sales boost for Chilean sugar plums.	March 22, 2020 Emily F
RT-Mart Focuses on Smaller Stores and Cooperation with Cainiao LogisticsRT-Mart plans to open smaller stores and has begun a cooperative effort with Cainiao Logistics to ensure service in all regions.	March 20, 2020 Philip K
Pinduoduo Joins ‘Trillion-Yuan Club’ with Booming Annual SalesPinduoduo’s annual sales exceeded 1 trillion yuan in 2019, meaning that the company has now joined Alibaba and JD.com as one of the top three Chinese e-commerce giants.	March 19, 2020 Benjamin Henry