China bans thousands of Taiwan food imports amid Pelosi visit

China has banned more than 2,000 Taiwan food imports amid Pelosi's visit as Beijing steps up trade weaponization

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on August 3, 2022 in a controversial visit opposed by China.China has banned more than 2,000 Taiwanese food imports, from fresh produce to processed food.China has a history of imposing restrictive trade practices on countries it's unhappy with.

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