China denies restricting Indian ship carrying Australian coal from leaving its port
4 years, 1 month ago

China denies restricting Indian ship carrying Australian coal from leaving its port

The Hindu  

China on Friday denied that it has restricted an Indian ship carrying Australian coal from leaving its port following complaints of inordinate delay in permitting the vessel from unloading cargo leaving its 23-member crew stranded. The ship, ‘Jag Anand’, carrying a huge consignment of Australian coal to China has been stuck at Jingtang port since June, with the crew members seeking immediate relief as the vessel remained in the queue since its arrival. Asked about the ship and its stranded crew, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here on Friday that “as far as I understand, this Indian shipping vessel has been berthed near Jingtang port since June.” “China has never restricted it from leaving. Recently, the Chinese Communist Party-controlled Global Times reported that China had asked traders to stop buying at least seven categories of Australian products: coal, barley, copper ore and concentrate, sugar, timber, wine and lobsters.

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Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter
8 months ago

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter

India TV News  

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What’s Behind China’s Resumed Imports of Australian Coal?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s Behind China’s Resumed Imports of Australian Coal?

The Diplomat  

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China's COVID lockdowns add to shipping backlog. What does it mean for Australia?
2 years, 8 months ago

China's COVID lockdowns add to shipping backlog. What does it mean for Australia?

ABC  

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Explained: Why India is facing a severe shortage of coal
3 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Why India is facing a severe shortage of coal

India Today  

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'Not Accurate': China Denies Imposing Unofficial Ban on Entry of Indian Sailors
3 years, 5 months ago

'Not Accurate': China Denies Imposing Unofficial Ban on Entry of Indian Sailors

News 18  

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Trade Minister Dan Tehan writes to new Chinese counterpart in attempt to end trade dispute
3 years, 11 months ago

Trade Minister Dan Tehan writes to new Chinese counterpart in attempt to end trade dispute

ABC  

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Coal exports from Port of Newcastle strong despite China's ban on Australian coal
3 years, 11 months ago

Coal exports from Port of Newcastle strong despite China's ban on Australian coal

ABC  

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On India Sailors Stuck off Chinese Coast, Beijing Says Didn't Deny Vessels Departure; States 'Real' Reason
4 years ago

On India Sailors Stuck off Chinese Coast, Beijing Says Didn't Deny Vessels Departure; States 'Real' Reason

News 18  

Asserting that Beijing “never denied any vessel departure”, China has said that the “real” reason for Indian sailors stranded near its shores is that the “freight forwarder doesn’t want to adjust plans due to commercial interests”. Real cause of situation is freight forwarder doesn’t want to adjust plans due to commercial interests,” spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Counselor Ji …

Diplomatic Talks With China On, Stuck Indian Sailors to Reach India Soon: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
4 years ago

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News 18  

The government on Wednesday said 39 Indian sailors stuck in China will be brought back soon as diplomatic talks are on with the neighbouring country. Our seafarers will come to India soon,” Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in reply to a query about sailors being stuck in China for the last seven months during Cabinet briefing. Srivastava …

Indian sailors stranded due to Covid measures, not standoff, says China
4 years ago

Indian sailors stranded due to Covid measures, not standoff, says China

Hindustan Times  

China on Friday said there was no link between the situation of the Indian sailors on two cargo ships carrying Australian coal stranded at Chinese ports and the current state of ties between the countries. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, on Friday responded to a question on whether the ships and its crew were stuck because of currently sour …

Indian crew on two ships stuck for months at Chinese ports
4 years ago

Indian crew on two ships stuck for months at Chinese ports

Op India  

Displaying a vile gesture, China has not allowed two Indian cargo vessels with many Indians on board to unload their cargo at Chinese ports. Vessels of other countries allowed to unload China has allowed the vessels of other countries to enter Chinese ports and unload their cargo during the months when two Indian ships with several crew members on board …

India in touch with China over facilitation of 23 Indians stuck on ships at Chinese ports: MEA
4 years ago

India in touch with China over facilitation of 23 Indians stuck on ships at Chinese ports: MEA

India Today  

As two Indian ships continue to be stranded in Chinese waters for over six months, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that the Indian Mission in Beijing is in touch with the Chinese authorities to seek facilitation and assistance for the Indian crew. Speaking to media, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "Our Mission in Beijing continues to remain …

39 Indians on Board Two Stranded Ships in Chinese Waters, India in Touch with China: MEA
4 years ago

39 Indians on Board Two Stranded Ships in Chinese Waters, India in Touch with China: MEA

News 18  

Thirty-nine Indians have been on board two stranded ships in Chinese waters for the past few months and India is in regular touch with China on the matter as well as to ensure that their humanitarian needs are taken care of, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday that bulk cargo …

China's alleged ban on Australian coal imports a 'lose-lose' situation, Prime Minister says
4 years ago

China's alleged ban on Australian coal imports a 'lose-lose' situation, Prime Minister says

ABC  

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The Hindu Explains | How Australia-China relations have plunged to their worst ever crisis
4 years, 1 month ago

The Hindu Explains | How Australia-China relations have plunged to their worst ever crisis

The Hindu  

“Repugnant,” was how Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison earlier this week described a tweet by Zhao Lijian, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, who shared a doctored image showing an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of an Afghan child. The image, created by a Chinese designer who calls himself a “wolf-warrior artist”, was shared on Twitter by …

China claims 'quality' problem with Australian coal as $700 million worth sits idle off ports
4 years, 1 month ago

China claims 'quality' problem with Australian coal as $700 million worth sits idle off ports

ABC  

China has suggested almost $700 million worth of Australian coal is being held up at ports due to "environmental quality" problems. Key points: It is the first time Chinese authorities have suggested a reason for the delays to unload ships Coal is one of seven Australian imported products targeted with bans by China But China denies it is levying coordinated …

China tightens restrictions on Australian exports
4 years, 2 months ago

China tightens restrictions on Australian exports

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — China has stepped up trade restrictions against Australia, suspending imports of some timber and barley, the agriculture minister said Tuesday, amid tension over the coronavirus, Hong Kong and the South China Sea. That follows demands by Beijing for the Australian government to drop its support for an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus pandemic that began …

Australian High Commissioner Criticises Chinese Envoy to India for Objecting to Comments on South China Sea
4 years, 5 months ago

Australian High Commissioner Criticises Chinese Envoy to India for Objecting to Comments on South China Sea

News 18  

Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell on Friday hit back at Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong for objecting to his comments about China's "destabilising" manoeuvres in the South China Sea, and asserted that Beijing should refrain from actions that could unilaterally alter the status quo in the region. On Thursday, O'Farrell said Australia remains deeply concerned by Chinese actions in …

Amid Global Pressure, China Tells India Not to Use Its 'Internal Affairs' for Leverage in Border Tension
4 years, 5 months ago

Amid Global Pressure, China Tells India Not to Use Its 'Internal Affairs' for Leverage in Border Tension

News 18  

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Chinese imports held up at key Indian ports since June 22
4 years, 6 months ago

Chinese imports held up at key Indian ports since June 22

India Today  

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A hindrance or a help? What do China's new ore regulations mean for Australian exporters?
4 years, 7 months ago

A hindrance or a help? What do China's new ore regulations mean for Australian exporters?

ABC  

The drama has a familiar rhythm. Key points: China has passed a string of new regulations on Australian imports There is speculation China could hit Australia's minerals trade next China's proposed new national security laws could threaten Hong Kong's freedom An obscure official diktat is penned in Beijing. China's 'hazy' coal ban Photo shows China coal imports Halting Australian coal …

Australia-China trade stoush over coronavirus inquiry puts exports — and more —at risk
4 years, 7 months ago

Australia-China trade stoush over coronavirus inquiry puts exports — and more —at risk

ABC  

Exports from four major beef facilities have been suspended, barley has been threatened with tariffs of 80 per cent and wine producers are worried they will not be able to sell their top drops. Key points: China is Australia's biggest export market Australia has developed reasonable alternative markets such as South Korea and Japan MP Bob Katter doesn't want us …

Australian coal paying the price for an escalating battle between the United States and China
5 years, 10 months ago

Australian coal paying the price for an escalating battle between the United States and China

ABC  

If it were an isolated event, the trade kerfuffle at a port in north-east China would be nothing to worry about. While the bans cover less than 10 per cent of our coal exports to China, the decision, and the cryptic message from China's foreign ministry — hinting at diplomatic retaliation against Australia — need to be seen in a …

Dollar tumbles as Chinese officials ban Australian coal imports; analysts say move 'crystallises fears' about possible crackdown
5 years, 10 months ago

Dollar tumbles as Chinese officials ban Australian coal imports; analysts say move 'crystallises fears' about possible crackdown

ABC  

Australian coal producers have suffered another savage hit, with Chinese authorities placing an indefinite ban on imports ahead of a strict new regime of quotas. Key points: The ban follows a marked slowdown in processing Australian coking coal imports this year Exporters are now experiencing similar delays for both coking and thermal coal through other big Chinese ports Coal is …

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