Australia's GDP bounce defies China's trade pressure

Exporters find alternative customers as Morrison's COVID response pays off

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A containership at Sydney's Botany Bay in October: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Australian exporters faced escalating Chinese trade restrictions in 2020. © Reuters

ERIC MEIJER, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's economy grew a brisk 3.1% last quarter, marking the first time gross domestic product has expanded more than 3.0% for two consecutive terms in the 60-year history of the national accounts.

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