Australian trade official predicts China will lift ban on lobster imports
- Australia expects China to remove the ban on lobster imports.
- The prediction is based on Chinese Premier Li Qiang's upcoming visit.
- This move signals a positive turn in trade relations between the two countries.
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell is optimistic that the ban on live lobster imports to China will be lifted after Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit, marking a significant step in stabilizing bilateral relations. China had imposed various trade barriers on Australian products, costing exporters billions annually. Farrell anticipates a successful outcome for lobster producers, following the removal of other trade impediments on wine and beef. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese views Li's visit as a symbol of normalized relations, crucial for Australia's trade-dependent economy. While trade relations improve, security tensions rise as Australia aligns with the U.S. against China's influence in the region. Albanese plans to address clashes between Australian and Chinese forces with Li during discussions.