China lifts tariffs on Australian wine

China has officially abolished tariffs on Australian wine imports. The decision was made by the Chinese Commerce Ministry, who stated that it is "no longer necessary" to impose anti-dumping duties. The tariffs were initially imposed on key Australian exports such as wine, barley, and beef in 2020. The removal of tariffs comes after Australia's center-left government, which won the election in 2022, adopted a less confrontational approach. The Australian government has announced that they will discontinue legal proceedings in the World Trade Organization regarding the tariffs. The lifting of tariffs is seen as a sign of improving relations between China and Australia.