Australia is reportedly expected to resume exporting lobsters to China.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation quoted Trade Minister Farrell as reporting that some exporters have recently applied for a license to export lobster to China, but they have not been rejected for the time being. This is the first time since the two countries suspended the lobster trade at the end of 2020. Farrell believes that this is a positive signal to Australia-China relations, and he welcomes any measures to resolve trade obstacles.
After the Albanese government in Australia came to power, Sino-Australian relations showed signs of improvement. Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao held a video conference with Farrell a few days ago.
In Beijing, the Ministry of Commerce said in response to questions about China-Australia economic and trade cooperation that mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Australia in the economic and trade field is in line with the common interests of the two peoples.
Spokesperson Shu Jueting said that China is willing to communicate on some technical issues of mutual concern in bilateral trade and find solutions for mutual benefit and win-win results. At the same time, it is hoped that Australia will work with China to provide fair, open and non-discriminatory investment for Chinese companies. To promote the high-quality development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
She also said that Farrell has accepted Wang Wentao’s invitation and will visit China at an appropriate time.