According to the website of Radio France International on April 16th, China lifted a partial ban on German beef imports on the 16th. China previously implemented an import ban on German beef to prevent mad cow disease.
According to the announcement of the General Administration of Customs of China, this relaxation policy applies to boneless beef under 30 months of age in Germany.
This change will take effect from April 16th (i.e. the date of announcement).
German Chancellor Scholz stated on the 16th that China has also agreed to open up apples imported from Germany and provide convenience for pork imports.
Scholz made the above statement on the last day of his three-day trip to China.
In addition, according to the report on the website of the Lianhe Zaobao of Singapore on April 17, Schultz started a three-day visit to China on April 14 under the complex background of the rising voice of Europe to "eliminate risks" to China and the severe domestic economic situation in Germany. He is the first Western leader to visit China this year.
Schultz revealed at a press conference that China has agreed to open up imports of previously restricted German beef and apples, and promote pork imports. Schultz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang also witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents, including autonomous connected driving.
