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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Australia locked in hours after Beijing signals wine tariff lift

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi
The Albanese government confirmed the visit by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi after a strong sign the wine dispute was about to be resolved. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters

China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, will visit Australia for the first time in seven years, with next week’s trip being locked in just hours after Beijing offered a reprieve to Australian winemakers.

China imposed tariffs of up to 200% on Australian wine at the height of the diplomatic dispute in 2020, alongside measures affecting a range of products including barley, red meat, seafood and coal.

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