China trade with Australia soars, along with war of words

By Kirsty Needham
Updated January 12 2018 - 5:08pm, first published 5:02pm
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells?? met with Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale to discuss?? support for Cyclone Pam recovery & Pacific Humanitarian Challenge in May 2016 - From Senator's facebook page
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells?? met with Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale to discuss?? support for Cyclone Pam recovery & Pacific Humanitarian Challenge in May 2016 - From Senator's facebook page

Beijing: China's trade with Australia grew strongly last year, with the latest data showing a 23 per cent increase, reaching 923.4 billion Chinese yuan ($180 billion), driven by China buying more Australian resources.