Australia and China Hold First Trade Minister Meeting in 3 Years

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell (left) speaks to China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao during a meeting via teleconference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 6, 2023. Lukas Coch - Pool/Getty Images

Australia and China have held a meeting between trade ministers for the first time in three years as the two sides seek to resume the normal trade relationship after a period of tension.

On Feb. 6, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell joined a virtual meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to discuss the removal of China’s trade restrictions on many key commodities of Australia.