China Suspends Beef Imports From 6th Australian Beef Supplier

China Suspends Beef Imports From 6th Australian Beef Supplier
Australian beef at a supermarket in Beijing on May 12, 2020. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
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BEIJING—China said on Dec. 7 it had suspended imports of beef from Australia’s Meramist Pty, the sixth supplier to face such a move in a country that is one of China’s main meat suppliers.

China, which didn’t say why it took the latest decision, has already banned imports from five other Australian beef suppliers this year, citing reasons that have included issues with labeling and health certificates.