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Dominic Giannini and Liv Casben

Don't suspend beef imports, PM tells China

Australia wants good relations with China but will protect its own interests, Anthony Albanese says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says China should not use foot and mouth disease as an excuse to stop importing Australian beef.

Australia is free of the contagious animal virus, but remains on high alert given outbreaks in Indonesia and its spread into Bali, a popular tourist destination for Australians.

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