Chinese FM expresses concerns over New Zealand dairy products
外交部长对新西兰乳制品表示担忧

China’s Foreign Minister has met with his New Zealand’s counterpart Murray McCully in Beijing. They discussed international and regional issues, as well as New Zealand’s recent dairy scandal.

He said, "We have taken note that the New Zealand government has taken cautious measures against the contaminated milk products. We hope they can continue to deal with issues responsibly, and prevent these kinds of incidents from happening again. The rights of Chinese consumers should be considered."

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray is paying an official visit in China. He’s expected to update authorities on his government’s response to recent meat and dairy issues. Earlier this month, New Zealand’s biggest dairy exporter, Fonterra, was found to be exporting products contaminated with a botulism-causing bacteria.

Imports of Lactoferrin powder, a multifunctional protein produced by New Zealand’s second largest dairy company Westland Milk, and other dairy products have been temporarily banned by China.