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Why is China so hungry for Australian baby formula?

Baby formula for sale at a supermarket in China's Yunnan province

Baby formula for sale at a supermarket in China's Yunnan province Source: AAP

Six people have been charged over a global crime syndicate alleged to have stolen baby formula, vitamins and manuka honey then sold in China.


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By Samantha Beniac-Brooks

Source: SBS


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Six people have been charged over a global crime syndicate alleged to have stolen baby formula, vitamins and manuka honey then sold in China.



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