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Breakthrough in trade relations between Canberra and Beijing with reports Australian coal is on its way to China

There has been a major breakthrough in trade relations between Australia and China with Beijing's unofficial ban on importing Australian coal set to come to an end.
Bryant Hevesi

February 2, 2023

An unofficial ban on China importing Australian coal is about to come to an end, with reports the first shipment in years is on its way north.

Sky News Australia Political Editor Andrew Clennell on Thursday detailed a report that appeared in the Chinese government mouthpiece, The Global Times, about the resumption of coal imports from Down Under.

"The article said: 'A Chinese steel firm has resumed to purchase Australian coal products, with the first shipment of about 72,000 tons of coking coal expected to arrive at Zhanjiang Port, South China's Guandong Province on February 8'," Clennell said.

"'The resumption comes amid restored enthusiasm and attention towards Chinese companies towards Australian goods thanks to wide expectations for an improvement in bilateral ties.