Mass delays of Philippine fruit exports to China
China is the Philippines' second-largest banana market, but because of the sovereignty conflict, bananas were found rotting in Chinese ports. Alleged pests have been discovered in some produce, prompting stricter quarantine inspections.
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With total shipments worth $470.96 million last year, bananas are the Philippines's second-largest agricultural commodity export after coconuts, according to government data.
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- id:1214729
- date:14 May 2012
- dimensions:10.02 x 6.66 in. (3008 x 2000 px)
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China is the Philippines' second-largest banana market, but because of the sovereignty conflict, bananas were found rotting in Chinese ports. Alleged pests have been discovered in some produce, prompting stricter quarantine inspections.
Details
- id:1214729
- date:14 May 2012
- dimensions:10.02 x 6.66 in. (3008 x 2000 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:17.21 MB
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