China has lifted trade restrictions on two additional meat processing facilities in Australia, marking a significant step towards the full resumption of meat exports to China. This follows China's previous decision to lift restrictions on all 10 Australian slaughterhouses that were previously banned. The move comes after China's retaliation against Australia's call for an independent investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 coronavirus, which led to trade restrictions on various Australian goods. The Australian government welcomes this development, highlighting it as a positive for the country's exporters, manufacturers, and farmers. China is a crucial market for Australian beef and veal, importing approximately 200,000 metric tons per year, valued at around $1.5 billion.