China imports beef from Panama for the first time

SHANGHAI, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The first batch of imported beef from Panama has entered the Chinese market, Shanghai customs office said Wednesday.

The imported Panamanian beef, weighing 23 tonnes, is part of new bilateral trade agreements between the two countries.

The beef left Panama on June 22 and was transported to China by sea.

Beef is Panama's second export to China since the two countries established diplomatic ties on June 13, 2017.