Australia's minister says China's meat import ban unrelated to COVID-19 investigation

Australian Tre Minister Simon Birmingham has said that China’s move to ban meat imports is t related to Australia’s call for COVID-19 investigation. He ded that y did t see a relationship between two and would expect that or country sees it that way eir. On May 12, China suspended imports from four Australian abattoirs. Previously, Asian giant slapped  80 per cent tariffs on Australian barley.

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Birmingham reportedly expressed concerns about China’s decision to suspend imports and revealed that y were me due to issues relating to labelling and health certificate requirements. He also said that it was "disappointing" that he did t receive any tifications about mir technical breaches prior to suspensions taking effects. According to reports, China is Australia's number one market for beef, accounting for 30 per cent.

Morrison calls for an inquiry  

relations between Canberra and Beijing were affected when last month Australian PM Scott Morrison called for an inquiry into coronavirus outbreak. Morrison has been trying to gar international support to launch an investigation into origin and course of virus outbreak. However, he also insisted that though his call was t an attempt to target China, an independent assessment would seem entirely reasonable and sensible given extraordinary impact and implications. Chinese suspension has raised concerns about China boycotting Australian beef, wine, tourism and universities in response to Canberra’s push for coronavirus inquiry. 

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Earlier, Morrison also said that all members of World Health Organisation (WHO) should cooperate with proposed independent inquiry into spre of coronavirus, international media reported. He said that inquiry into virus outbreak is necessary so that world can learn lessons. 51-year-old leer opined that review and information gared by independent public inspectors can undoubtedly save lives.

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