After three years of tit-for-tat trade disputes, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has confirmed it will resume its importation of Australian timber—effective immediately.
In a rare media appearance, Beijing’s ambassador to Canberra, Xiao Qian, told reporters that the central government’s decision was based on a “serious study” provided to Beijing by Australia on the quarantine risks of Australian timber, which “have satisfied the conditions of the Chinese Customs.”
“Yesterday, the Chinese Customs have formally notified the Australian Minister of Agriculture that, starting from today, China will resume import of Australian timbers,” Xiao said on May 18.
“That is a conclusion [come to] after a serious study based on the materials provided by the Australian side.”…