Sky News Political Editor aclennell says China wants “political compliance” in return for “economic reliance”.
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says China wants “political compliance” in return for “economic reliance”.“There were few signs from the ambassador that there would be a reversal anytime soon in terms of trade bans on Australian beef or wine,” Mr Clennell said.
“It seems the Chinese government wants to hold that over Australia as if to say there are further trade sanctions that can be put in place.”
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