Australia wants China talks but will be 'patient': trade minister

'Team approach' with industry mitigates Beijing tensions as Quad ties deepen

20210717 Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Hon Dan Tehan Interview

Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan tells Nikkei Asia about how Canberra is navigating its tariff and other disputes with China on July 17. (Photo by Yasunori Okamura)

ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer, and KAORI TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer

July 18, 2021 11:07 JST

TOKYO -- Australia wants to hash out its disputes with China through dialogue, but is willing to be "patient," Canberra's trade minister said in an exclusive interview.