'Lucky' Australia seen weathering impact of China tensions for now

Analysts say commodities trends and security alliances work in Canberra's favor

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Australia-China relations have rapidly worsened since last year, but analysts say Canberra and its economy are weathering the storm.  © Reuters

PRASHANT MEHRA, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Commodity price trends, China's energy crisis and evolving Asia-Pacific defense alliances appear to be helping Australia weather its long-running confrontation with Beijing, despite significant pressure on some segments of its economy.

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