Garlic is widely used in Chinese folk medicine.

大蒜广泛应用于中国民间医药。

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But regardless of its higher price, the humble garlic clove remains a commodity that Chinese customers simply cannot do without.

但是，无论它的价格有多高，着普通的大蒜瓣依然是中国消费者离不开的商品。

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Chinese garlic would be declared, at import, as originating in countries with whom the EU has preferential arrangements in place, where normal customs duty do not apply.

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The pair are alleged to have organised shipments of Chinese garlic to Norway, which is not in the EU and not subject to its tariffs, then across the border into Sweden.

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There are plenty of different ingredients you can put in your bowl to personalize your creation: Soy sauce, sesame oil or paste, chili, garlic, coriander, vinegar and Chinese barbecue sauce (see inset, above) are some choices.

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