Victoria and Queensland have warned the federal government to be more diplomatic in pursuit of a coronavirus inquiry, fearing that Australia's escalating trade dispute with China will harm already fragile state economies.
China gave no warning of its intention to lodge two trade disputes over barley and red meat abattoirs this week, putting up to a $1 billion of weekly trade at risk before Australia prepares to spearhead the push for a global inquiry at the World Health Assembly. Ms Sawczak accused the government of going out "like a shag on a rock, little Australia, demanding an inquiry, insinuating blame, probably not a great foreign policy move."
The impasse comes as Russia begins exporting hundreds of tonnes of beef into China after seven years of negotiation as it looks to compete with Australia in the world's largest market.
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China has decided to buy barley and beef from US despite of the fight between them at the moment. I suppose US has offered a better price. Eventually the farmer in US won
I smile no very good on Chinese government.. China wants to use us a puppet.. That's smile after no good at all maybe China wants to know everything about the Australian because next time China attack on us make sure Australia losses the battle against China.
Most profound, plain language, opinion I’ve seen on CCP China. From cup_high
Trade cartel is practically a taboo word this century but if the big agricultural producing nations set up an informal one they might be able to stop China from playing them off against each other for economic and political gain. If you can't beat it, meet its sly tactics.
CCP: Kneel down , Australia.
There are two camps - the kiss a**es who need their money....and those who don’t. I’m lucky enough to be in the latter group, my stance and conscience are clear.
Embrace short term pain and let go of Chinese Communist Party . . . trade with Taiwan.
If only China responded to the corona virus as fast as they are shutting down any investigations and imposing trade bans. A lot more people would still be alive.
First Australia started grand standing. Then “go home“ to overseas students. Now special entry consideration to oveseas student. DIPLOMACY in short supply.
Scott has to please his conservative backbench like Favaranti Wells n Andrew Hastie so he was daring to insult China with demands China is a super power they'd hate to see little sheriff down under telling them off so we have a major spat
The LNP decided to go with the White House virus conspiracy theories and this is the result. Pissing off our major trading partner is just effing dumb.
China is using us and it’s time to stand up. They have proven to be an untrustworthy and unreliable partner
I believe majority of Australians won’t kowtow & sacrifice sovereignty to Communist China for money. It’s wake up call for Australia to rethink economy & reduce dependency on China. Trust me - China buys Aussie goods not bcoz of good relations. They buy bcoz they need to.
They are not our 'friend'. Friends don't bully. The west need to move away from reliance on that country.
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