China lifted a four-year ban on Australian rock-lobster imports as ties between the U.S. ally and its major trading partner continue to stabilize. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said China notified Australia on Friday that live rock-lobster ...

China has notified Australia the rock lobster trade can recommence effective immediately. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have celebrated the win for the $450 million dollar industry.

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Australia's live rock lobster exports to China can resume following the removal of trade restrictions. This development highlights the resolution of trade disputes that began in 2020 over Australia's call for a COVID-19 origins inquiry.

China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader, multibillion-dollar trade war between the countries.

SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australian exports of live rock lobster to China can restart immediately, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday following a notification from China.