Beijing Continues Coercion Campaign Banning Imports From 10th Australian Abattoir

Beijing Continues Coercion Campaign Banning Imports From 10th Australian Abattoir
Cattle in Birdsville Track, South Australia, on June 1, 2002. Tony Lewis/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Beijing has suspended imports from a tenth Australian meat abattoir, citing a recent COVID-19 outbreak that saw 140 individuals infected with the virus.

The abattoir in Naracoorte in South Australia is run by meat processing giant Teys, who received notification of the suspension on Jan. 29 from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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