News Analysis
Amid elevated cross-strait tensions, Beijing once again suspended imports of several food and beverage products from Taiwan, citing “incomplete registration information.” Experts believe it is a political move aimed at suppressing Taiwan and inciting nationalism at a time of domestic crisis.
The recently suspended products include biscuits, candies, alcohol, and other beverages. According to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), as of Dec. 10, the number of import suspensions had reached 2,409.
China’s General Administration of Customs claimed that the suspensions were due to “failure to comply with a new customs registration system the Chinese authorities introduced last year.”
Some Taiwanese companies reported that their registration with Chinese customs suddenly became “invalid” despite adhering to the customs rules and having previously secured a qualification code for import….