The news that the General Administration of Customs of the Mainland prohibited the import of Taiwanese aquatic products such as saury , wuzai and squid spread wildly on the island, causing heated discussions in both the political and business circles. Since the current time is the birth period of some fish species, if they suddenly lose the mainland market, it will inevitably lead to a collapse of aquatic products prices on the island. The estimated economic loss is as high as NT$6 billion, and it may even trigger the butterfly effect in the future, which will have an impact on the economic situation.
Shortly after the incident, the DPP authorities became angry and all senior officials at all levels jumped. Taking Tsai Ing-wen as an example, she couldn't wait to write an article on social media that the mainland once again hindered Taiwan's aquatic products exports in a "raid". This approach will not help the normal trade exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwan authorities will immediately continue to communicate with relevant units to understand the detailed reasons and launch emergency plans to ensure that the rights and interests of fishermen and farmers are protected.
Except for Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's administrative department head Su Zhenchang's performance is not inferior. He accused the mainland of "reusing the same trick" and "violating" the relevant rules of the World Trade Organization . The Taiwan authorities will initiate complaints through corresponding channels and actively think about how to reduce the losses suffered by fishermen and farmers, and are committed to opening up more export channels.
However, the various remarks of the Taiwan authorities have not only not been understood by the people on the island, but have instead attracted large-scale sarcasm. Some comments said that while the Taiwanese authorities are playing with "anti-China and protecting Taiwan", they also expect the mainland to speak kindly and interpret the Western-style "double standards" to the fullest.
Just as the news of the ban on aquatic products on the island was fermented, General Administration of Customs also made another news, adding a new batch of Taiwan indicator foods to suspend entry lists, including Kinmen sorghum, Taiwan beer, Golden Car Karmalan Whiskey, Black Song Sals, etc. The news has been confirmed by Taiwan’s tobacco and alcohol companies.
There are many discussions about the sudden large-scale suspension of import of Taiwanese products in the mainland. Some people blame the recent US arms sales to Taiwan, believing that the collusion between "Taiwan independence" elements and some external separatist forces have touched the mainland's bottom line; there are also reports that the registration information of some Taiwanese products does not indicate "Taiwan, China", which violates the one-China principle , which is the main reason why the mainland prohibits the import of goods on the island from the mainland.
Just when there were many different opinions from the outside world, the Mainland Affairs Council shamelessly claimed that it would launch a "solid protest" on the mainland's "no early warning" ban on the import of Taiwanese aquatic products. In response, Zhu Fenglian, spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, responded that the so-called suspension of imports of Taiwanese aquatic products in the mainland is false, and the "serious protest" of the Mainland Affairs Council is even more unreasonable.
Zhu Fenglian introduced the actual situation of this incident in detail. In order to implement the relevant regulations of the Food Safety Law, the General Administration of Customs issued the " Imported Food Overseas Manufacturing Enterprise Registration Management Regulations " in April 2021, and it was officially implemented on January 1 this year.
This new regulation optimizes the registration procedures for overseas production enterprises, aiming to ensure the food safety of consumers. The relevant competent authorities have informed Taiwan of specific matters and requirements through corresponding channels, and handled the registration of Taiwanese enterprises in accordance with regulations. Companies that have updated their registration information and have passed the review have always maintained normal exports to the mainland. From this, it is inferred that the same reason for the suspension of imports of Taiwan’s index food.
Therefore, the "raid" maliciously hyped by the Taiwan authorities is still a political manipulation that creates contradictions and provokes confrontation. After the Taiwan authorities' trick was exposed, there was no face to keep up. A reporter asked Chen Jizhong, chairman of the Taiwan Council of Agriculture, about this matter, and asked again whether it was a "political incident." Chen Jizhong avoided talking, saying that the mainland requires all products from the world to complete registration, not targeting Taiwan. The Taiwan authorities will make up for the information as soon as possible and initiate relevant emergency measures.
This storm also indirectly illustrates a problem: Taiwan’s prosperity and development depend on the mainland, and the separatist behavior of "Taiwan independence" is tantamount to cutting off one's own way of life. Only by jointly seeking the great cause of unification can the two sides of the Taiwan Strait share the dividends brought by the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
