Australia takes China to WTO over its trade sanctions on Australian wines

Coalition says despite going to the World Trade Organization it remains open to engaging directly with Beijing to resolve the issue'

Australia is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China imposing anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the federal government announced on Saturday.

The decision follows extensive consultation with Australia's winemakers", it said, adding: Australia remains open to engaging directly with China to resolve this issue."