Beijing Retaliates to Australia’s Call for Coronavirus Investigation, Targets the Exports

It did not take too long for China to respond to Australia’s calls for investigation in its role in coronavirus pandemic. Beijing as a retaliation to the recent developments has targeted Australia’s exports.

Soon after the rumblings of investigations started against China at a global stage, Australia is facing the retaliation of Beijing. In late April, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne was vocal and called for the investigation.

In a response few days later, China’s Ambassador to Australia Chen Jingye indicated towards the boycott by Chinese people. He said in an interview to Australian Financial Review, “Maybe the Chinese people will say ‘Why should we drink Australian wine? Eat Australian beef?’”