KONTAN.CO.ID - SYDNEY. Australia's trade minister said on Thursday new legislation designed to prevent interference by foreign governments is not aimed at China, comments seen as an attempt by Canberra to diffuse bilateral tensions. Australia's relationship with its largest trading partner, China, has soured since Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull late last year cited Beijing's meddling as justification for the tough new laws. As the row impacts two-way trade, which hit a record $170 billion ($125 billion) last year, Minister for Trade Steven Ciobo sought to minimise the impact of the bill expected to be approved by the Senate on Thursday.
Australia foreign interference bill not aimed at China - trade minister
KONTAN.CO.ID - SYDNEY. Australia's trade minister said on Thursday new legislation designed to prevent interference by foreign governments is not aimed at China, comments seen as an attempt by Canberra to diffuse bilateral tensions. Australia's relationship with its largest trading partner, China, has soured since Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull late last year cited Beijing's meddling as justification for the tough new laws. As the row impacts two-way trade, which hit a record $170 billion ($125 billion) last year, Minister for Trade Steven Ciobo sought to minimise the impact of the bill expected to be approved by the Senate on Thursday.