Australia wants return to unfettered trade with China

Published 2023년 2월 6일

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Australia's trade minister, Don Farrell, has urged China to reinstate unhindered trade following the imposition of steep tariffs on Australian exports like barley, beef, wine, and a de facto embargo on coal. These measures have cost Australia over A$5 billion in exports. Farrell's request comes as Australia's current government, known for its less confrontational approach, seeks to fully resume trade with China. The decision is seen as a move to stabilize the strained relationship, which deteriorated under the previous government's human rights criticisms and calls for an investigation into the Covid-19 origin. The potential face-to-face meeting between Farrell and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, is planned for a future date.

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Australia called on China on Monday to resume "unhindered trade" as ministers from the two countries met to mend their strained relationship. Beijing has imposed steep tariffs on key Australian exports, such as barley, beef and wine in 2020 at the height of a bitter dispute with the former Conservative government. Australia's previous government angered China by repeatedly questioning its record on human rights and pushing for an independent inquiry into the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak.Australia's current centre-left government has taken a less confrontational stance since being elected last May and spoke on Monday of a possible "full resumption of trade" with Chinese officials. Trade Minister Don Farrell said he spoke via video link with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, stressing the ne cessation of "unfettered trade for Australian exporters". They agreed to meet in person in China on an unspecified date. More than 5 billion Australian dollars The tariffs, along with a ...

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