Photo: RNZA New Zealand seafood exporter has struck problems in getting its produce into China, in what could be a sign of increasing tension. Sanford chief customer officer Andre Gargiulo said several of its fresh salmon shipments had faced delays in being cleared through Chinese ports over the past month. "We have recently faced administrative issues with our salmon exports to China, which have caused delays getting shipments cleared through Chinese ports," he said. RNZ understands other seafood exporters have faced similar issues with exports into China. A Chinese newspaper, known to be a government mouthpiece, has suggested Chinese tourists are striking New Zealand off their travel lists.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 14, 2019 23:15 UTC