China launches second probe into Australian wine, claiming government subsidies could infringe trade rules
4 years, 3 months ago

China launches second probe into Australian wine, claiming government subsidies could infringe trade rules

ABC  

In another blow to Australia's wine export sector, China has confirmed it is launching an investigation into alleged subsidies. Key points: The announcement comes after China launched a separate probe into dumping allegations Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia refutes China's allegations China is Australia's most valuable export market for wine China's Commerce Ministry says Australian bottled wine in containers of 2 litres or less will face a one-year countervailing-duties investigation. It comes a fortnight after China's Government launched a separate anti-dumping investigation that caused the share price of Australia's largest wine exporter, Treasury Wine Estates, to plunge. "The countervailing-duties investigation into Australian wine was broadly foreshadowed at the time that the anti-dumping investigation was initiated," Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said. But China's ambassador to Australia, Cheng Jingye, previously warned Chinese consumers may lose their taste for Australian wine and beef due to diplomatic tensions, and state media had repeatedly said such exports could be targeted.

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Australian wine struggling to re-enter China market despite rise in sales after tariffs lifted
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian wine struggling to re-enter China market despite rise in sales after tariffs lifted

ABC  

Beijing has promised to lift the ban on Australian rock lobster, and while that may be good news for the industry, not all products returning to China have enjoyed smooth sailing. "Since 2018 the priorities for Chinese consumers has changed," Tian Zhang from AustCham China said in his first interview since being appointed CEO of the peak body representing Australian …

Australian wines sparkle again in China on eased ties
4 months ago

Australian wines sparkle again in China on eased ties

China Daily  

A saleswoman arranges wines imported from Australia at a bonded zone in Nantong, Jiangsu province. The total export value of Australian wines was 2.2 billion Australian dollars during the previous fiscal year — from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 — up 17 percent year-on-year, according to a report released by Wine Australia, the Australian government's statutory authority that …

Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row
6 months, 1 week ago

Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell on Wednesday predicted the final obstacle for exports to China, Beijing’s ban on live lobster imports, will be lifted soon after Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who in November became the first Australian government leader to visit Beijing in seven years, said Li’s visit was symbolic …

China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine

The Hindu  

China said on Thursday it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian wine, as trade ties improve between the two countries after years of tension, with Canberra soon afterwards announcing it would drop its case against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. "The re-entry of Australian bottled wine into the Chinese market will benefit both Australian producers and Chinese consumers," Australian …

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries. China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia’s support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. Australian wine producers took a heavy hit …

China lifts steep Australian wine tariffs as relations improve
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China lifts steep Australian wine tariffs as relations improve

Al Jazeera  

Beijing imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud, raising duties from zero to above 200 percent. China had been Australia’s top wine export market, and Australian wine producers took a heavy hit from the duties, which were above 200 percent. Ties have improved significantly since last year, leading China to steadily lift trade hurdles on Australian …

China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China's government officially abolishes heavy tariffs on Australian wine

ABC  

In short: China's government has officially abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine, as Beijing gradually unwinds the trade barriers it placed on around $20 billion of Australian exports in 2020 and 2021. China's government has officially abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine, as Beijing gradually unwinds the trade barriers it placed on around $20 billion of Australian exports in 2020 …

China hints wine tariffs no longer necessary with final decision expected within weeks
9 months, 1 week ago

China hints wine tariffs no longer necessary with final decision expected within weeks

ABC  

In short: Beijing could lift its tariffs on wine as an interim decision by Chinese authorities reports duties are no longer needed. Beijing could lift its tariffs on wine as an interim decision by Chinese authorities reports duties are no longer needed. Beijing appears to be just weeks away from removing tariffs that have crippled Australia's wine industry since 2020, …

China wine tariffs expected to be gone by end of March after trade minister meets with Chinese counterpart
9 months, 4 weeks ago

China wine tariffs expected to be gone by end of March after trade minister meets with Chinese counterpart

ABC  

In short: The ABC understands China is on track to lift tariffs on Australian wine at the end of next month when a review into the wine duties concludes. The ABC understands China is on track to lift tariffs on Australian wine at the end of next month when a review into the wine duties concludes. The ABC understands that …

Vantage | Why Australia, China are trying to patch up
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Why Australia, China are trying to patch up

Firstpost  

As Anthony Albanese seeks to reset ties with China, the resilience of this reset will be tested in the face of China’s expanding influence in the Pacific region and the delicate balance of power in the Asia-Pacific In recent years, the relationship between China and Australia has been marked by tension and strife. In response, China imposed a trade war …

China to remove tariffs on Australian barley as ties improve
1 year, 4 months ago

China to remove tariffs on Australian barley as ties improve

The Hindu  

China said Friday it will remove extra tariffs on Australian barley, in the latest thawing of ties between the two after years of tensions. But on Friday, China's commerce ministry said it was "no longer necessary to continue to impose anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on imports of barley originating in Australia in view of changes in the Chinese barley …

China reopens trade in Australian barley in a new sign of improved relations
1 year, 4 months ago

China reopens trade in Australian barley in a new sign of improved relations

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — China is lifting a stifling 3-year-old tariff on Australian barley starting Saturday — a sign of an improving bilateral trade relationship since Australia’s government changed. China effectively closed its door to Australian barley in May 2020 by imposing an 80.5% tariff after the previous Australian government angered Beijing by calling for an independent inquiry into the origins …

The Australia-China Barley Spat
1 year, 7 months ago

The Australia-China Barley Spat

The Diplomat  

April saw some slight movement on Australia and China’s dispute over barely. Beijing has insisted that it is up to Australia to create a “better atmosphere,” yet to Australian ears this sounds like submission to Beijing’s desires. This is something that Australia is unwilling to do, but the government has found a path that makes the relationship functional without scratching …

China lifts ban on Australian timber imports in another sign of improving bilateral relations
1 year, 7 months ago

China lifts ban on Australian timber imports in another sign of improving bilateral relations

The Hindu  

Canberra China opened its doors on May 18 to Australian timber imports for the first time in more than two years, in another sign that the tattered bilateral relationship is being repaired. Timber was on a list of Australian exports subjected to official and unofficial Chinese trade barriers imposed in 2020 after Australia called for an independent inquiry into the …

China-Australia Trade War Shows No Sign of Abating
1 year, 9 months ago

China-Australia Trade War Shows No Sign of Abating

The Diplomat  

On February 6, China and Australia’s top trade officials met, albeit virtually, for the first time since 2019. Chinese leader Xi Jinping wants everyone to believe that his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last November came about because Australia – not China – has changed. China and Australia signed a free trade agreement in 2015, cementing a strong …

World Trade Organization appoints panel to rule on Australia China wine dispute
2 years, 9 months ago

World Trade Organization appoints panel to rule on Australia China wine dispute

ABC  

The international trade umpire has appointed panellists to adjudicate Australia's battle with China over wine export tariffs. Key points: An independent panel of three experts will adjudicate Australia's dispute with China over wine export tariffs Last year, China introduced anti-dumping duties of up to 218 per cent on Australian wine Trade Minister Dan Tehan says Australia remains open to further …

Chinese official declares Beijing has targeted Australian goods as economic punishment
3 years, 5 months ago

Chinese official declares Beijing has targeted Australian goods as economic punishment

ABC  

A Chinese official has openly declared that Beijing has singled out Australia for economic punishment, saying the federal government cannot profit from China while "smearing" it. Key points: The rift between China and Australia has deepened in 2021 after a turbulent 2020 There are tensions over foreign interference, the COVID-19 outbreak and human rights abuses In the past Beijing, claimed …

Australia to refer China to the World Trade Organization over wine tariffs
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia to refer China to the World Trade Organization over wine tariffs

ABC  

Australia will appeal to the international trade umpire over China's decision to impose trade-ending tariffs of up to 220 per cent on Australian wine. Key points: Trade Minister Dan Tehan said China's actions have caused "serious harm" to Australia's wine industry Wine exports to China fell from $1.1 billion to $20 million when tariffs were imposed The WTO process will …

Australia's wine industry prepares to call in World Trade Organization over China tariffs
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's wine industry prepares to call in World Trade Organization over China tariffs

ABC  

Australia is on the cusp of calling in the independent global trade umpire to resolve a major dispute with China. Key points: Winemakers want China referred to the World Trade Organization over tariffs on Australian wine The trade minister is expected to decide if it will launch an appeal at the WTO shortly Last December, Australia launched a similar appeal …

Is the dream over? Amid China's trade war, producers grapple with new world order
3 years, 7 months ago

Is the dream over? Amid China's trade war, producers grapple with new world order

ABC  

For years Australia's farmers have pegged their future prosperity on the growing Chinese market, but those targeted by a barrage of trade sanctions are developing new trade ties. "If China's goals were to change Australian policy, inflict economic damage or to send a warning to third countries about crossing Beijing, then I think it's safe to say China has basically …

China locks in five more years of tariffs on Australian wine industry
3 years, 8 months ago

China locks in five more years of tariffs on Australian wine industry

ABC  

Fears of Australia's $1 billion wine industry tumbling into a damaging long-term trade dispute with China have come to pass, with China confirming it will lock in huge tariffs on producers for five years. Key points: China imposed interim tariffs on Australian wine last year The tariffs are likely to be up to almost 220 per cent for the next …

China slaps more taxes on Australian wine amid tension
4 years ago

China slaps more taxes on Australian wine amid tension

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. China Australia's biggest export market, already has blocked imports …

China slugs Australian wine with another round of tariffs in trade dispute
4 years ago

China slugs Australian wine with another round of tariffs in trade dispute

ABC  

China has added insult to injury, applying a new round of tariffs to Australian wine. Key points: An anti-subsidy tariff of 6.3 or 6.4 per cent will apply to Australian wine sold to China China has already announced an anti-dumping tariff of up to 200 per cent on Australian wine Winemakers says the $1.2 billion trade has already ground to …

Chinese embassy says claims it is blocking Australian imports are 'unfounded' as trade stoush continues
4 years ago

Chinese embassy says claims it is blocking Australian imports are 'unfounded' as trade stoush continues

ABC  

China has dismissed Australia's latest concerns over its treatment of Australian exports, saying it has always met its obligations under the two countries' free trade agreement known as ChAFTA. Key points: The Chinese embassy says it has been lowering import tariffs for Australian goods since 2015 Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has again raised concerns about China's attitude to Australian trade …

China suspends importation of more Australian beef as trade battle escalates
4 years ago

China suspends importation of more Australian beef as trade battle escalates

ABC  

China has suspended the importation of more Australian beef, this time from Meramist Pty Ltd, the sixth supplier to face such a move in a country that is one of China's main meat suppliers. Key points: China is Australia's largest trading partner, making up 30 per cent of exports Five other beef suppliers have been hit with import bans this …

Politicians urge people to buy Australian wine in defiance of China
4 years ago

Politicians urge people to buy Australian wine in defiance of China

CNN  

CNN — Politicians from various Western countries have asked consumers to buy Australian wine in order to fight back against China’s punitive tariffs on the beverage. China is the most important export market for Australian wine, and winemakers are scrambling to find new markets following Beijing’s decision to slap tariffs of up to 212% on Australian wine imports amid an …

China slaps 200% tax on Australian wine
4 years ago

China slaps 200% tax on Australian wine

The Hindu  

China on Friday added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets in a trade war against Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus. The Ministry of Commerce imposed import taxes of up to 212.1%, effective on Saturday, which Australia’s Trade Minister said make Australian wine unsellable in …

China slaps 200% tax on Australia wine amid tensions
4 years ago

China slaps 200% tax on Australia wine amid tensions

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Friday added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets in a trade war against Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus. The Ministry of Commerce imposed import taxes of up to 212.1%, effective Saturday, which Australia’s trade minister said make Australian wine unsellable …

China taxes Australian wine at up to 212% amid diplomatic row
4 years ago

China taxes Australian wine at up to 212% amid diplomatic row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has decided to impose …

China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension
4 years ago

China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China is raising import taxes …

China puts tariffs of up to 200 per cent on Australian wine
4 years ago

China puts tariffs of up to 200 per cent on Australian wine

ABC  

The Chinese Government has announced it will place tariffs on all Australian wine imports from Saturday, striking a blow to the $1.2 billion-a-year industry. Key points: The new tariffs will range from 107 to 200 per cent They come after China's Commerce Ministry instructed importers to suspend orders of Australian wine The action follows months of trade uncertainty and souring …

China slaps 200% import tax on Australian wine amid tensions
4 years ago

China slaps 200% import tax on Australian wine amid tensions

Al Jazeera  

China added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets, stepping up its trade war against Australia. The Ministry of Commerce imposed import taxes of up to 212.1 percent, effective Saturday, which Australia’s trade minister said make Australian wine unsellable in China, his country’s biggest export market. “Some people in Australia adhering to the Cold War …

Party over? China trade rift threatens Australian winemakers
4 years, 1 month ago

Party over? China trade rift threatens Australian winemakers

Al Jazeera  

A widening political rift between Canberra and Beijing is spilling over into trade ties between the two. We are getting the highest prices we’ve ever had thanks to China,” Harris, CEO of South Australia Wine Group, a wine trading and services company, told Al Jazeera. And on November 12, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told …

Fears China has cut off imports of Australian wine amid worsening trade war
4 years, 1 month ago

Fears China has cut off imports of Australian wine amid worsening trade war

ABC  

There are signs that Australia's billion-dollar wine trade with China has effectively ground to a halt, as winemakers continue to grapple with disruptions. Key points: Winemakers say they don't know of any Australian wine that has cleared China's customs in the past two weeks Up to 60 per cent of wine that would normally be exported to China hasn't left …

China warns Australian economy could 'suffer further pain' after reported export ban
4 years, 1 month ago

China warns Australian economy could 'suffer further pain' after reported export ban

ABC  

Chinese state media has warned "Canberra only has itself to blame" in an editorial published on China Daily. Key points: Editorial warns Australia may suffer further economic pain Reported suspensions would cut Australian exports by up to $6 billion China is Australia's largest trading partner, making up 30 per cent of our exports It comes after a Communist Party tabloid …

Chinese government uses state media to confirm export suspensions as trade stoush continues
4 years, 1 month ago

Chinese government uses state media to confirm export suspensions as trade stoush continues

ABC  

China's government has used its own media to confirm suspensions on seven types of Australian exports including wine and coal, in a multi-billion-dollar blow. Key points: The report is the first public confirmation from any Chinese government organisation The suspensions would cut the value of exports to China by $5-6 billion Wine exporters are already preparing for severe tariffs to …

Federal Government demands answers from China over trade delays, potential wine tariffs
4 years, 1 month ago

Federal Government demands answers from China over trade delays, potential wine tariffs

ABC  

A request to apply retrospective tariffs on Australian wine has been made by China's Alcoholic Drinks Association, Australian wine exporter Treasury Wine Estate says. Key points: Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says China must provide answers about why exports are being held up Importers say Australian wine, cotton, barley and other commodities will not clear customs from Friday Industry groups say …

China tightens restrictions on Australian exports
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Australia Defends Intelligence Raids as Spat With China Escalates
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia Defends Intelligence Raids as Spat With China Escalates

News 18  

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Sunday defended the government’s right to intelligence raids to prevent foreign interference, after China condemned searches on the homes of its journalists working in Australia. Dutton declined to directly confirm that the Chinese journalists were questioned by Australia’s intelligence agency in June, saying an investigation was still underway, but said there was some …

Australia and China's relationship has been turbulent. Here are some recent key moments
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia and China's relationship has been turbulent. Here are some recent key moments

ABC  

Australia's relationship with China has seen better days. This week, Huawei also announced it was pulling its sponsorship for NRL team Canberra Raiders and Beijing launched an investigation into subsidies in Australia's wine export industry, just a fortnight after initiating a separate anti-dumping investigation on wine. Mr Hanson said other examples include China issuing a travel warning for Australia, citing …

China's wine dumping allegations leave the industry gobsmacked, both in Australia and China
4 years, 3 months ago

China's wine dumping allegations leave the industry gobsmacked, both in Australia and China

ABC  

Australian winemakers are adamant that their product has not been sold on the cheap in China but say they are willing to cooperate fully with the 18-month anti-dumping probe. Key points: Australian wine exports have grown from $268m in 2015/16 to $1.75b in 2018/19 Both Australian wine producers and Chinese importers reject claims that Australian wine in being "dumped" below …

Australia 'hurt the feelings' of China with calls for coronavirus investigation, senior diplomat says
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia 'hurt the feelings' of China with calls for coronavirus investigation, senior diplomat says

ABC  

One of China's most senior diplomats has refused to say the coronavirus pandemic originated in Wuhan, while accusing the Australian Government of damaging the relationship between the two countries with calls for an independent investigation into the virus. Key points: China's deputy head of mission said Australian calls for an investigation into COVID-19 "hurt the feelings" of China He said …

Australian farmers, Chinese consumers and the political and trade tensions in between
4 years, 4 months ago

Australian farmers, Chinese consumers and the political and trade tensions in between

ABC  

With a little more rain in the right places, Australia's grain growers expect to harvest one of their larger crops in recent years. "It's absolutely huge, a multi-billion dollar industry," Grain Gowers chairman Brett Hosking says of the trade. Rabobank analyst Tim Hunt says there are now five Australian farm commodities that bring in over $1 billion worth of trade …

How China hit Australian barley, then beef and now eyes our wine
4 years, 4 months ago

How China hit Australian barley, then beef and now eyes our wine

ABC  

First it was barley, then beef and now wine. Last year, China bought $1.2 billion worth of Australian wine — or more than one-third of Australia's wine exports by value. But earlier in the year, China's ambassador to Australia warned that Chinese consumers could boycott Australian exports because of Canberra's push for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak. Senator …

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