At a July 2 briefing reporters cited Lai Ching‑te's allegation that "China has
weaponized agricultural products," using import bans and higher tariffs, and
that Taiwan's agricultural exports to China fell from 20.5% in 2015 to 11.5% in
2025, with the US and Japan now the top two markets. State Council Taiwan
Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian rejected the accusation, saying the
mainland remains an important market for Taiwan agricultural exports and will
adopt a series of measures to help Taiwan farmers and fishers expand sales in
the mainland, open channels and raise incomes.
