The move coincides with strained relations between China and Canada since the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in December 2018
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.China’s foreign ministry has asked Canada to investigate pests found in shipments of logs, spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters at a daily briefing on Tuesday.
Last year, citing pest concerns, Beijing blocked canola seed shipments from Richardson International and Viterra Inc – Canada’s two top exporters. It also temporarily suspended imports of pork and beef from the country last year.Canada’s Trade Ministry confirmed later on Tuesday that on June 9 it received 16 notifications of non-compliance from China related to the discovery of pests in shipments of hardwood and softwood logs, spokesman Ryan Nearing said.
Meng suffered a setback last month in a Vancouver court that will prolong her efforts to avoid extradtion to the United States. Analysts said at the time that the decision could leave Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing.
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