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“We are not going to be holding hands with China in respect of any contest that is going on in the world,” Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told Sky News, referring to the Chinese ambassador’s proposal for countries to “join hands” on trade.
“We are not doing that. What we are doing is pursuing Australia’s national interests and diversifying our trade around the world.”
He said Australia would build its economic resilience by strengthening trade ties with the European Union, Indonesia, India, Britain and the Middle East.
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Yeah nah, Wolf warrior china decided to block lobsters, barley and wine in 2020.
It’s basically everyone for themselves at this point. Nobody is joining hands.
My point is, it’s just words.