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Major changes coming to AQSIQ & China’s regulatory environmentWith the consolidation of numerous food safety and regulatory agencies and administrations, including AQSIQ, Beijing looks to simplify and strengthen its control in regulating the country’s food import and export.	March 30, 2018 Andrew D
Breaking: China Proposes 15% Tariff on most US Fresh Fruits, Dried Fruits and NutsThe list released by MOFCOM of products proposed for 15% tariff includes all US fresh fruits that currently have market access to be imported into China, as well as most key dried fruit and nuts.	March 23, 2018 Dan Siekman	China's Ministry of Commerce posted a pdf document this morning with a list of US products proposed for additional tariffs.
2017 Year in Review: China’s Cherry MarketChina imported 102,000 tons of cherries valued at USD 700 million in 2017. Produce Report got a first-hand account of the market performance of imported cherries from different countries.	March 19, 2018 Jing Zang
Unlocking New Markets for Responsibly Grown ProduceBerlin, 8 February 2018: New GLOBALG.A.P. Add-ons are ready to unlock new trends and new markets	March 18, 2018 Judyliu
China-Driven Banana Boom in Laos Faces an Uncertain FutureAQSIQ announces a protocol establishing standards for Laos Banana exports to China. Meanwhile, the once-booming banana industry in Laos faces a downturn as local government combat pollution from banana plantations.	March 11, 2018 poqmars
CSO's 'Freshness from Europe' Program to Focus on Asian MarketsThe Freshness from Europe promotional program run by CSO of Italy will revise its strategy to be more Asia-centric over the coming three years, according to CSO's head of marketing and PM, Luca Mari.	February 24, 2018 Dan Siekman	Luca Mari of CSO
2017 Year in Review: China’s Avocado MarketChina imported a record 32,100 tons of avocado in 2017, with a record value of USD 105 million.	February 21, 2018 Jing Zang
2017 Year in Review: China's Fresh Apple ExportsIn 2017, the export of Chinese apples remains stable and the Indian market suffers from trade barriers.	February 14, 2018 poqmars
New Zealand Avocados Added to China’s Allowable Imported Fruits ListAfter being added to the permissible fruits list earlier this month, New Zealand avocados have become an official export in the most recent AQSIQ update.	February 05, 2018 Sevan Golnazarian
AQSIQ: Allowable Imported Fruits Update (Jan. 2018)On January 12, AQSIQ made five additions to the list of allowable imported fruits including Australian peaches, plums, and apricots; New Zealand avocados and Argentine blueberries.	January 18, 2018 Sevan Golnazarian