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Dominic Giannini

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says he regrets the economic pain tariffs caused. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia and China's relationship should weather the impacts of a Trump administration with Beijing spruiking free trade as the incoming president announces more tariffs.

China's ambassador Xiao Qian regretted the economic pain tariffs caused Australian businesses as incoming US president Donald Trump announced an extra 10 per cent tariff on China when he reclaims office in January.

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