SOURCE / GT VOICE By Global Times Published: Feb 25, 2021 08:04 PM
File photoAustralia s largest live-fish exporter, Australian Reef Fish Traders, appears to have lost its market access to China after failing to renew its export license, Australia s ABC News reported on Thursday.
Unsurprisingly, the Australian media outlet was quick to jump to the conclusion that the live fish trade is the latest casualty of simmering tensions between Beijing and Canberra.
Yet, it remains unclear why the Australian exporter is unable to renew its permit. It is also uncertain whether the company will never be granted the permit or whether there is a delay in procedure, because other traders still have the permits allowing the export of live fish to China.
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Line-caught coral trout have long been considered the jewel in the crown of Queensland s seafood industry.
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Queensland s multi-million-dollar coral trout fishery is in jeopardy after the country s biggest live-fish exporter failed to have its export licence renewed in China.
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Industry leaders say they will try to sell more to domestic markets
Export company boss Barry Dun has had no explanation from China
The lucrative live red fish trade is the latest casualty of simmering tensions between the Australian and Chinese governments, which has already claimed wine, barley and rock lobster exports.