In from the cold? Australia and China eye first meeting of trade ministers in more than three years

Officials move towards virtual chat as Don Farrell pursues removal of hefty tariffs on Australian produce

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Australia and China are in discussions about arranging a virtual meeting between the trade minister, Don Farrell, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, in the coming weeks.

This would be the first conversation between an Australian trade minister and a Chinese commerce minister in more than three years, in the latest sign of efforts to “stabilise” the turbulent relationship with Australia’s largest trading partner.

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