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China–Myanmar Border Ports Begin Reopening on Trial BasisThe ports of Wanding and Qingshuihe on the Myanmar–China border resumed customs operations on Nov. 26.	December 07, 2021 Emily F
Chinese Market Opens to Laotian CitrusLaotian citrus fruits were granted market access to China earlier this month, with an estimated export value of $50 million in 2022.	November 22, 2021 Jing Zang
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
[Press Release] SHAFFE Attends Shanghai International Fruit ExpoThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters this week attended the Shanghai International Fruit Expo to consolidate ties of friendship and promote Southern Hemisphere fruit exports.	November 17, 2021 Produce Report
More Land Ports Opened To Serve Sino-Thai Fruit TradeThe number of land ports permitted to deal with the fruit trade between China and Thailand has increased to 16.	November 11, 2021 Jing Zang
France Bans Plastic Packaging for Fruits and Vegetables From 2022France has become the first country to implement an EU-wide anti-waste law, banning plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables under 1.5 kilograms.	November 04, 2021 Emily F
Australian Fruit Exports to China Drop 35% Led by Grapes, CitrusAustralia’s fruit exports to China fell in 2020/21 for the first time since 2009/10 as trade tensions between the two countries continued to build.	October 21, 2021 Dan Siekman
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
Last China–Myanmar Border Crossing Closes to TradeQingshuihe Port, the last remaining China–Myanmar border crossing open to trade, has now been closed as of Oct. 6.	October 14, 2021 Emily F
Thai Durian Packaging Once Again Tests Positive for SARS-CoV-2The packaging of a batch of imported Thai durians recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus, affecting the Chinese provinces of Shanxi and Henan.	October 12, 2021 Emily F