/ 07 February 2023

Talkin’ trade with China…

Australia China

China’s relationship with the US might be on ice, but Oz remains on track to strengthening our relationship after trade officials from both nations had a virtual natter yesterday. It was the first meeting of its kind since 2019, with Trade Minister Don Farrell raising ongoing sanctions against Australian exports – including wine, barley and lobsters – as a key issue with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. It follows comments last month by China’s Ambassador to Oz Xiao Qian that talks to resolve the trade disputes were getting underway. While yesterday’s meeting won’t change China’s approach overnight, it’s part of an ongoing thawing of tensions that emerged during the pandemic over the Morrison Government’s calls for an investigation into the origins of COVID. The Albanese Government says our differences should be managed “wisely” but insists it hasn’t given ground on the things that matter.

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