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SYDNEY/WELLINGTON : Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday they were aware of Chinese media reports of a ban on meat imports from both countries by Beijing but said they had not received any official notice and shipments had been clearing as normal. The Australian Financial Review newspaper said one Chinese media outlet had reported that agricultural imports, particularly meat, from Australia and New Zealand may be suspended due to concerns about foot and mouth disease. "We are aware of rumours. The Australian Embassy in Beijing has been in contact with China Customs and no formal notification has been issued,"...
