Ireland ready to taste success in emerging Chinese market

CHINA will be the focus of intensified efforts in 2006 to open up new markets for Irish food and drink.

The sector has been identified by the Government as one of the most promising in regard to developing cooperation with the country.

A major trade mission to China last year, headed by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, where food promotion strongly-featured, and a visit to Ireland the previous year by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao have helped develop the business links.