China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said Beijing has a 'consistent and clear' position on relations with Canberra as he again addressed the issue of tariffs amid calls for trade sanctions to be lifted.
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin has insisted the tariffs Beijing slapped on Australian goods are"lawful and beyond reproach" as he called on Canberra to handle bilateral relations"in the sprit of mutual respect".
"What I would like to tell you is that the measures China has taken on imported foreign goods are strictly consistent with Chinese laws and regulations and WTO rules with a view to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of relevant industries in China and the safety of our consumers," he said. Stream more global news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free.
Relations between China and Australia deteriorated in early 2020 after then prime minister Scott Morrison called for an independent enquiry into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Albanese last week insisted China has to drop its trade sanctions on a number of Australian industries before his government will begin to resolve the once strong trade partnership.
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