China suspends mango imports from Taiwan as pest on the fruit poses serious threat, says Chinese state media


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BEIJING (Reuters): China's customs authority has suspended mango imports from Taiwan from Monday, said the state-run People's Daily, after detecting pests on the fruit.

The pest poses a serious threat to China's agriculture, the newspaper said, citing a spokesperson from the State Council.

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