Australia has become Beijing’s preferred pinata as China lashes out against perceived disrespect from other governments. Apparently willing to take a wait and see approach on relations with the United States and Japan as new administrations find their feet — and, it is hoped in Beijing, reset relations in a more accommodating fashion — Canberra in contrast has been handed an expansive set of demands that must be met for bilateral relations to return to what Beijing considers normal. Until then, Australia’s number one trade partner is imposing painful trade sanctions.
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