Why has the Australia-China relationship turned sour? | Inside Story

Ties between Australia and China are unravelling fast. Beijing has imposed a tariff of up to 212 percent on Australian wine, the latest in an escalating dispute. China says it's a measure against dumping to protect its own wine industry. But Australia believes the reason's political. The government in Canberra has criticised China's handling of COVID-19, as well as human rights issues in Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Is there room to repair the relationship?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Einar Tangen - Political analyst specialising in China affairs.

Pauline Loong - Managing Director of Asia-Analytica, a research consultancy firm.

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