中国ちゅうごく副ふく首相しゅしょう 日本にっぽん産さん水産物すいさんぶつ 輸出ゆしゅつ業者ぎょうしゃ3社しゃの施設しせつ再さい登録とうろくを承認しょうにん

According to Japanese government officials, during a meeting with LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng revealed that Chinese customs authorities have approved the re-registration of facilities belonging to three Japanese exporters in connection with the resumption of imports of Japanese seafood into China.

He also stated, We welcome high-quality Japanese marine products that meet Chinese standards to enter the Chinese market.

He also stated that each department is working on it regarding the import of Japanese beef, indicating a positive stance towards resuming imports.

Furthermore, regarding the loan of giant pandas to Japan, we would like to begin work at the administrative level.

He said that he hopes to reach an agreement soon.

On the other hand, regarding Chinas export restrictions on rare earths, which Japan has expressed concern about, China is taking cues from Japan and the United States.

Please note that Chinas export controls on rare earths started several months ago and that this process takes time.

He said that he wants to work together in cooperation.

LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, who serves as the chairman of the nonpartisan Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ League, held talks for about 30 minutes on the morning of the 11th at the venue with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is visiting Japan for the National Day ceremony at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, to discuss the resumption of Japanese beef imports.

In the meeting, discussions were held on the early implementation of an agreement concerning the safety of livestock products, which is necessary for resuming imports, in relation to Chinas ban on Japanese beef imports that was imposed after the outbreak of the cattle disease BSE in Japan in 2001.

This agreement was signed between the two countries in 2019, but the procedures on the Chinese side have not been completed. If it comes into effect, it will be a step forward toward resuming imports.

Regarding the resumption of imports of Japanese beef, opinions were also exchanged during the meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held in Malaysia on the 10th.