China still in talks with Australia over ending lobster import ban

Beijing says sides will resolve concerns, letting exporters restart shipments

Lobsters are served in Fuyang, China: Canberra and Beijing are still discussing terms to end China's ban on Australian lobster. (Sipa via AP Images)

December 12, 2024 20:18 JST

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China is still in technical talks with Australia over lifting its import ban on Australian lobsters, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday.

China hopes the two sides will properly resolve concerns to solve the quarantine and inspection issues for Australian lobsters exported to China, ministry spokesperson He Yadong told a press briefing.