China expects ag anti-dumping cases played by Beijing's rules

The article highlights the ongoing trade tensions between Australia and China, with a particular focus on the agricultural export industries. It discusses the loss of the Australian grain industry's argument against China's claims of dumping and the resulting 80% import penalties on Australian malt barley. Chinese law specialist Dr Weihuan Zhou suggests that Australian agribusinesses need to present their cases more effectively to Beijing, advising that insufficient legal representation may have contributed to the grain industry's failure. The article also touches on China's deliberate technical disruptions to agricultural trade, which are perceived as political messages to the Australian government. Additionally, it discusses China's investigation into anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on Australian wine, attributed to a significant increase in Australian wine imports, which has led to concerns about the future of Australia's agricultural exports to China. Rabobank forecasts a decline in Australia's food and agribusiness sales to China due to factors like seasonal fluctuations, trade competition, and political issues. The article underscores the importance of diversifying overseas sales relationships to mitigate the potential impact of these trade tensions.