Exclusive | Chinese Premier Li Qiang set to visit Australia in June, live lobster import ban expected to be lifted

The major topics of the visit, however, remain unknown. “The Australian government has consistently advocated – including during the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi – for the full and timely removal of all trade impediments, including those affecting exports of live rock lobster to China. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry … Read more

China’s Australian coal imports surge, replacing Russia as top supplier, but hi-tech products to be ‘slow burner’

But Russia’s share fell from nearly half to 22 per cent during the same period, as shipments from its northern neighbour fell by 41 per cent to US$1.25 billion. Relations between China and Australia deteriorated in 2020 when Canberra called for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus. But ties have since slowly improved, … Read more

China-Australia relations: winemakers up Hong Kong shipments ‘hoping the door will open’ as Beijing ponders lifting tariffs

03:01 China-Australia relations ‘on the right path’, Xi Jinping tells Anthony Albanese on Beijing visit China-Australia relations ‘on the right path’, Xi Jinping tells Anthony Albanese on Beijing visit A diplomatic confrontation over a suspended death sentence given by a Chinese court to an Australian writer should not imperil progress on trade, Australia’s trade minister … Read more

China-Australia relations: Treasury Wine readies to ship Penfolds, Icon bottles once Beijing lifts import tariffs

Beijing is conducting a review into the tariffs on Australian wine, and it is widely expected that the levies will be removed next month. If we get back in and re-establish Australian wine, that’s a re-establishment for the next decade and beyondTim Ford Treasury said last year that the company could quickly ramp up exports … Read more