China Removes All Remaining Curbs on Australian Coal Imports

  • Australian coal is highly sought after by Chinese buyers
  • Thaw in relations is welcome news for other exporters
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China will allow all domestic companies to import Australian coal, signaling an end to trade restrictions imposed in late 2020.

Ports and customs offices have been told to allow the cargoes, according to people familiar with the decision, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. Earlier this year, authorities gave four major importers permission to resume purchases of Australian coal, which began shipping in JanuaryBloomberg Terminal.