Australia's soaring exports to China at risk in diplomatic rift

Trade to suffer unless Canberra eases criticism: Communist Party-backed paper

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An iron ore mine in Western Australia. The country exports the bulk of its iron ore to China. © Reuters

FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's exports to China have climbed to new highs even as diplomatic disputes between the countries escalate, but Beijing has begun to step up pressure on Canberra for a more accommodating stance in international relations.

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