The "two major specialties" were rejected again after Vietnam was unsalable, and netizens were amazed and capable
Recently, our customs has "opened" Vietnam's goods and refused to import two major agricultural products from Vietnam, rice and seafood, which has caused widespread controversy. Prior to this, we had already significantly reduced our fruit imports from Vietnam, and now we have export problems again in these "two specialties", which shows that the Chinese authorities are taking a tough response to Vietnam.
On the Internet, many netizens said "well done", feeling that such measures are cruel for Vietnam, but they are very necessary. That was a year ago.
China imported only 477,000 tonnes of rice from Vietnam in 2019, down 63% from a year earlier, with imports falling sharply. Rice imports are expected to continue to decline this year. Like rice, Vietnam's seafood exports to China have declined sharply in the last two years.
This phenomenon is partly due to the tightening of food security in China, and partly because of the increase in the price of seafood in Vietnam. According to the merchants, if you bought $2,000 last year, you will need $3,000 this year.
Due to rising prices and uneven quality, Vietnamese aquatic products are eventually "filtered" at China's customs office. The majority of Chinese netizens expressed their understanding and support for this. They believe that Vietnam's repeated unwarranted rejection of Chinese goods and repeated provocations over the South China Sea will inevitably create tensions between the two countries.
One netizen said: "If you embarrass me, I won't buy from you." Others argue that while Vietnamese farmers don't benefit much in the short term, it will make Vietnam rethink what they do in the long term.
Rather than expecting China to endure forever, it is in our national interest to change its attitude toward China as soon as possible. Indeed, the impact of unsalable rice and seafood on Vietnam's economy should not be underestimated.
Statistics show that China has become Vietnam's largest rice exporter in the past year, with a share of 50 percent. In recent years, seafood has been China's main export. The sharp decline in exports of the two pillar industries is undoubtedly a heavy blow to a country founded on agriculture.
However, Vietnam has imposed various controls on Chinese agricultural products in the past few years, which has caused strong resentment. As one netizen said, "We have to help each other and not lack anyone." ”
China is only "stabbing" Vietnam because it frequently imposes corresponding sanctions on Chinese goods. In the face of any unfriendly behavior, we must respond firmly, which is the determination and moral bottom line that a great country should have. Therefore, most netizens are saying "well done" and looking forward to being able to continue to effectively protect their national rights and interests.
Vietnam's "two major specialties" were rejected, and netizens said that although China and Vietnam have many problems at present, there are still high complementarities between the two countries in terms of economy, culture and so on.
China is a huge market of 1.3 billion people, and Vietnam has a lot of room for development in terms of labor and agriculture. Chinese companies will certainly continue to increase their demand for Vietnam's agriculture, provided that Vietnam can change its China policy in a timely manner and promote cooperation between the two countries.
And, don't expand the issue too much. The friendly relations between most Vietnamese and Chinese have a long history and there is no essential conflict. As one netizen put it: "We are more against Vietnam than the Vietnamese people." ”
China's move is not so much aimed at the common people, but rather a warning to Vietnam. When Chinese companies buy, they naturally have to improve their own standards and choose good products made in Vietnam.
All cooperation cannot be cut on political grounds. It should be distinguished from the quality and safety of goods to protect the interests of consumers. In short, China's restrictions on Vietnamese rice and seafood are a strong response to Vietnam's unfriendly behavior and a way that the Chinese people generally agree on.
However, be vigilant and determined not to allow the conflict to expand. We firmly believe that the economy of China and Vietnam will definitely be on the right track, and through Vietnam's efforts, the economy and China between the two countries will achieve a win-win situation.