China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
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"The atemoya is the 'TSMC of the fruit world'."
— Chiang Wan-an , Politician
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Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
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