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China and Australia agreed to properly handle each other's key trade concerns while conducting professional, pragmatic and candid exchanges on the development of the next stage of bilateral economic relations, according to the video meeting between China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell on Monday, the first such meeting since 2019.
Australian wine exports to the UK slipped by 18pc as pubs and bars reopened, while the lucrative China market has all but evaporated.
After a long hiatus due to COVID-19 and a diplomatic downturn, Australian business leaders are returning to China in droves. Many remain cautious, however, about the risks involved.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) confirmed on Thursday that top trade officials from China and Australia will meet online next week, marking a significant turning point in bilateral trade ties, as more positive signs point to improving relations between Beijing and Canberra.
Heavy workloads and staff shortages for EMS in Alberta are hindering efforts to train a new generation of paramedics.