China has slammed Australia's 'provocative' decision to tear up Victoria's Belt and Road Initiative agreement with Beijing, warning the move will further damage bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on Wednesday night that the infrastructure deal had been cancelled under new foreign veto powers. China's embassy in Australia responded swiftly, expressing 'strong displeasure and resolute opposition' to Senator Payne's announcement. Morrison government has scrapped Victoria's 'Belt and Road' deal with Chinese government 'This is another unreasonable and provocative move taken by the Australian side against China,' a Chinese embassy spokesperson said in a statement. 'It further shows that the Australian government has no sincerity in improving China-Australia relations.