China has resumed importing aquatic products from Pakistan and other countries, after suspending imports last year due to safety and hygiene concerns. The move is expected to boost trade between the two countries and help the Pakistani seafood industry recover from losses it suffered last year.
The Chinese General Administration of Customs (GAC) said the decision to resume imports was made after a review of the safety and hygiene controls of the 20 companies that have been approved to export aquatic products to China. The companies are based in several countries, including Pakistan, Brazil, Malaysia, Spain, New Zealand, and Indonesia.
The GAC said the move is aimed at “enriching the supply of domestic aquatic products” and boosting the stability of the seafood industry and supply chains. China is a major importer of aquatic products, and the resumption of imports from Pakistan is expected to boost trade between the two countries.
The suspension of imports from Pakistan last year had a significant impact on the Pakistani seafood industry. The industry employs millions of people and contributes billions of dollars to the Pakistani economy. The resumption of imports is a welcome development for the industry and is expected to help it recover from the losses it suffered last year.
The resumption of imports from Pakistan is also a sign of the improving relations between the two countries. China and Pakistan are close allies, and the two countries have been working to strengthen their economic ties. The resumption of imports of aquatic products is a further step in this direction.