Taiwanese mangoes sell out in European high-end markets; legislator urges against China reliance

Taiwanese mangoes have made a successful entry into the European market, with initial shipments to high-end French supermarket Rungis selling out immediately. This rapid sell-out has generated significant buzz, leading German and British traders to proactively approach Taiwanese officials for potential collaborations.

Legislator Wang Ting-yu highlighted this achievement as a testament to the success of diversifying Taiwan's agricultural export markets. He strongly advised against prioritizing the Chinese market, referencing past instances where Taiwanese agricultural products, such as pineapples, were subjected to "price manipulation" tactics by China. Wang emphasized that while intentions to engage with China might be well-meaning, such strategies ultimately harm Taiwanese farmers.

Wang pointed to the positive impact of the government's efforts to expand agricultural exports to markets like Japan, North America, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the European Union. He noted that Japan has become the leading export market for Taiwanese pineapples, characterized by high quality standards and stable pricing. This diversification has reduced the frequency of news regarding price collapses for products like pineapples and mangoes.

He specifically praised Magistrate Huang Wei-cher's dedication to marketing Tainan's agricultural products in higher-priced markets, acknowledging his significant but often underestimated contributions. Wang reiterated his caution against local leaders who might still insist on using China as a primary channel for agricultural trade, warning that such approaches, despite potential good intentions, could be detrimental.

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If certain city mayors still insist on pushing agricultural products through China's united front platform into a 'raise, trap, and kill' market, it can only be said that even if the intention is good, the method is actually harmful.