Food import ban issue unavoidable in CPTPP talks with Japan: minister

Although the government has yet to start discussions on lifting Taiwan's ban on some Japanese food imports, the nation's economic minister said Thursday the issue is certain to be brought up when the two countries begin official talks on Taiwan's bid to join a Tokyo-led trade bloc.

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