Australia demands end to ‘unjustified trade strikes’ after China ends diplomatic freeze

Penny Wong says dialogue is in the interests of both countries but government will always stand up for Australia's values'

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The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has vowed to take every opportunity to demand the Chinese government scrap unjustified trade strikes" after Beijing ended a diplomatic freeze lasting more than two years.

Australian analysts welcomed the opening of lines of communication with China after the defence ministers met in Singapore on Sunday, but cautioned against any expectations of a substantial reset" as big differences remain.

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