Australian wool prices skyrocket amid China 'panic' over supply concerns

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Squeezes on the supply side have led to frantic buying of Australian wool. (AAP)

SHAUN TURTON

SYDNEY -- Australian wool prices are surging and auction records tumbling as Chinese buyers scramble to secure stock from the world's largest wool exporter amid a decline in production.

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