Published 13:12 IST, May 19th 2020

Chinese embassy says Australia's claim of WHA vindication 'a joke'

In a blunt statement and sign of worsening bilateral relations, Chinese imposed anti-subsidy duties totalling 80.5 percent on Australian barley imports.

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As of May 19, China’s embassy said that Australia’s claim of vindication over global support for international review of origin and handling of vel coronavirus at World Health Assembly (WHA) was thing but “a joke”. In a blunt statement and sign of worsening bilateral relations, China imposed anti-subsidy duties totalling 80.5 percent on Australian barley imports. move, which is expected to impede a billion-dollar tre between two nations, as per global thinktank reports. 

In an emailed statement, a Chinese embassy spokesman said  draft resolution on COVID-19 to be opted by World Health Assembly is totally different from Australia's proposal of an independent international review. To claim WHA's resolution a vindication of Australia's call is thing but a joke, statement re. Furr, China launched an attack on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying that he began lobbying international counterparts for an investigation last month, a media report confirmed.

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In bitter dialogues furr, China Ministry’s website wrote in a statement, " investigating authority has ruled that re was dumping of imported barley from Australia and domestic industry suffered substantial dam.” 

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As tre tensions between China and Australia intensify, Australia might challenge 80 per cent import tariff through World Tre Organization, as per reports. While downplaying links between China’s objections and Australia’s vocal about COVDI-19, Australian government ministers on May 19 told a press conference that re was “ tre war”.

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However, China accused Australia of a political “maneuver” against Beijing with respect to Covid-19 review as a motion drafted by European Union and strongly backed by Australia is expected to pass World Health Assembly (WHA) today, May 19, according to international media reports. Co-sponsored by over 120 countries, motion calls on WHO’s director-general, Dr. Tedros ham Ghebreyesus, to initiate an impartial, independent, and comprehensive evaluation into COVID-19. 

Australia "disappointed" at China actions

In a press conference held in Sydney, Tre minister Simon Birmingham indicated that Australia will appeal imposition of a 73.6% anti-dumping tariff and a 6.9% anti-subsidy tariff applied to all Australian barley by China. Furr, he was quoted saying that Australia was “deeply disappointed” with China’s decision to impose duties and rejected basis of abrupt decision.  

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13:12 IST, May 19th 2020