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Australian rock lobsters smuggled into mainland China pose a national security threat for the rising superpower, Hong Kong's new Customs chief official has declared.
Louise Ho, the territory's new Customs commissioner, has pledged to crack down on the smuggling of the crustaceans, reports news agency AFP.
Australian lobster exports have been targeted by Chinese trade sanctions for the past year amid icy relations between Canberra and Beijing.
Hong Kong's new Customs chief says Australian rock lobster smuggling is a national security threat for China. (AP)
But they remain a prized seafood delicacy among many Chinese people.
Recently Hong Kong has imported record numbers of Australian rock lobsters amid reports they are being smuggled to mainland China.
Ms Ho, after taking her new post on Thursday, said combating the smuggling was essential for maintaining China's security.
"On the surface, it is a simple matter of smuggling lobsters, but these activities undermine our country's trade restrictions against Australia," Ms Ho said.
"Stopping lobster smuggling is a very important part of protecting national security, so we will pursue it diligently."
Hong Kong authorities say triad gangs have been smuggling the Australian rock lobsters in speed boats to mainland China.
Hong Kong authorities have intercepted smugglers trying to take Australian rock lobsters to mainland China. (AP)
In one incident in May, customs agents intercepted 569kg worth of live lobsters, valued at $25,000.
For years Australian live rock lobster exporters have been dependent on the China market, accounted for 95 per cent of rock lobster exports that were flown live from Australia.
But last November Beijing imposed a live export ban as relations with Canberra plummeted.
www.9news.com.au
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA at the CCP what a bunch of stupid fools (Chinese Communist Party).
Louise Ho, the territory's new Customs commissioner, has pledged to crack down on the smuggling of the crustaceans, reports news agency AFP.
Australian lobster exports have been targeted by Chinese trade sanctions for the past year amid icy relations between Canberra and Beijing.
Hong Kong's new Customs chief says Australian rock lobster smuggling is a national security threat for China. (AP)
But they remain a prized seafood delicacy among many Chinese people.
Recently Hong Kong has imported record numbers of Australian rock lobsters amid reports they are being smuggled to mainland China.
Ms Ho, after taking her new post on Thursday, said combating the smuggling was essential for maintaining China's security.
"On the surface, it is a simple matter of smuggling lobsters, but these activities undermine our country's trade restrictions against Australia," Ms Ho said.
"Stopping lobster smuggling is a very important part of protecting national security, so we will pursue it diligently."
Hong Kong authorities say triad gangs have been smuggling the Australian rock lobsters in speed boats to mainland China.
Hong Kong authorities have intercepted smugglers trying to take Australian rock lobsters to mainland China. (AP)
In one incident in May, customs agents intercepted 569kg worth of live lobsters, valued at $25,000.
For years Australian live rock lobster exporters have been dependent on the China market, accounted for 95 per cent of rock lobster exports that were flown live from Australia.
But last November Beijing imposed a live export ban as relations with Canberra plummeted.
Australian lobster smuggling 'threatens China's national security'
Australian rock lobsters smuggled into mainland China pose a national security threat for the rising superp...
www.9news.com.au
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA at the CCP what a bunch of stupid fools (Chinese Communist Party).
