China steps up trade war with Australia by slapping a ban on the nation’s biggest barley exporter

The trade war between China and Australia has escalated after the communist nation slapped a ban on our biggest grain exporter after disputed claims pests were found in multiple shipments. The move comes a day after the Australian government confirmed TV anchor Cheng Lei was arrested in China on August 14, and has been in … Read more

China steps up trade war with Australia by slapping a ban on the nation’s biggest barley exporter

The trade war between China and Australia has escalated after the communist nation slapped a ban on our biggest grain exporter after disputed claims pests were found in multiple shipments. The move comes a day after the Australian government confirmed TV anchor Cheng Lei was arrested in China on August 14, and has been in … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more