Beijing Drops Trade Sanctions on Australian Beef

The move comes as Beijing attempts to ease relations with the Australian government.

Australian beef is seen at a supermarket in Beijing on May 12, 2020 Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images

Beijing has lifted an arbitrary ban on three Australian abattoirs as China not only grapples with food shortages, but continues working to ease relations with the Labor government.

Beijing’s Customs Agency announced that products from Australian companies Teys, the Australian Lamb Company, and JBS will be allowed into China.