Australia seeks direct resolution of trade dispute with China ahead of WTO ruling
by Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspon from World news | The Guardian on (#67043)
As Penny Wong heads to Beijing for the first such visit in four years, trade minister says he is confident economic issues can be resolved
The international trade umpire is set to rule within months on Australia's complaints against China's trade sanctions, setting up a deadline for the diplomatic thaw to produce a breakthrough.
As Australia and China prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Wednesday, the trade minister, Don Farrell, said he was prepared to meet the Chinese commerce minister at any time and place to seek a resolution.
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