愛媛産の高級かんきつ新品種、中国流出か 大手通販サイトで販売

A new, high-end citrus variety developed in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, may have been leaked to China. The fruit is reportedly being sold on major Chinese e-commerce platforms. Ehime Prefecture has been developing this premium citrus for years, aiming to boost its agricultural brand. The potential unauthorized export raises concerns about intellectual property and the protection of valuable agricultural products.

This situation highlights the risks of agricultural intellectual property theft and the potential economic impact on Japanese prefectures that invest heavily in developing unique produce.