Commentary: China and Australia went from chilly to barely speaking. That could have been avoided Toggle share menu Advertisement Commentary: China and Australia went from chilly to barely speaking. That could have been avoided Those responsible for Australia’s foreign policy clearly have not been able to avoid the pitfalls that have brought Sino-Australian relations to an all-time low, says an observer. View of the Chinese and Australian flags. (File photo: AFP/Frederic J Brown) 13 Dec 2020 06:10AM) Share this content Bookmark MELBOURNE: When the history of this latest low point in China-Australia relations is written, both sides will be blamed for mistakes.