"China imports more from Australia than the United States does, but their value add to the Australian economy – and to the lives of Australians – is much more limited than the role and the participation of the US.
Mr Ross used his speech in Sydney to keep pressure on Beijing to back down in the trade war with the United States, arguing it was breaking global rules for fair trade."We are not opposed to trade with China," he said."But we are addressing fundamental issues in our trade relationship with China, including forced technology transfers, cyber intrusions, the stealing of [intellectual property] and industrial subsidies to state-owned enterprises.
"If we can get China to abide by the global rules of trade, every nation in the world will benefit - including China. China is, after all, a real powerhouse. It is growing rapidly. And with its success comes responsibility - it's responsibility to act as a member of the global community." "China was admitted into the WTO under the theory that it would live up to its obligations," he said."In fact, its practices have become more protectionist than before."
deb_parfitt Leave the Aussie's out of this. Trump flips on everyone. He is not an ally, he is a disrupter & bankrupter! USA Citizens want Australia to be safe & free from Trump's corruption!
Our trade is ten times stronger with China
When the parents divorce it’s the kids that suffer.
he is naive If we did what he asked it is like commiting suicide