In November, 66 ships loaded with Australian coal, and more than 1,000 sailors, remained stranded for a long time in front of Chinese ports, prevented from docking and delivering their goods.
A way for Beijing to put pressure on Australia and to maintain what now looks like a real trade and diplomatic war.
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Last weekend, Australia's coal boycott, accused of being of poor quality and failing to meet environmental criteria, became official, Chinese media report.
The authorities have agreed to import coal from several countries including Mongolia, Indonesia and Russia, specifically excluding Australia.
A big blow for Canberra.
The resources of Australia, one of the few countries that have a trade surplus with China, are heavily dependent on coal.
Several commodities or raw materials, heavily taxed, have been in Beijing's sights for a few months, which blames Australia
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