November 29, 2023

Australia’s relationship with China remains fractious even as the country seeks to mend ties with its largest trading partner.

The previous Australian government’s support for an international inquiry into China’s handling of the coronavirus had invited crippling export curbs from Beijing — something from which Australia is yet to recover from.

While trade compulsions have forced the Asia-Pacific nation to reach out to China, security concerns over Beijing’s South China Sea claims have prevented a reset in ties.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/29/australia-walks-tight-rope-on-trade-with-china-as-security-concerns-mount.html