Australia trade minister seeks to mend ties on visit to China
Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell appears to be making progress in restoring a nearly decade-long rift in relations with China during a visit to Beijing
By AP News
Published - May 12, 2023, 02:22 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 08:15 PM EDT
BEIJING (AP) — Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell appears to be making progress in restoring a nearly decade-long rift in relations with China during a visit to Beijing.
China blocked such exports in retaliation to moves targeting Beijing’s alleged interference in Australian elections and political life and social organizations in the large Australian-Chinese community.
While trade ties seem to be improving, the sides remain far apart on political and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
