China says Australia knows what it needs to do to improve ties

Ties between the two countries have worsened rapidly after Australia called for an investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic in China. - Reuters

BEIJING (Bloomberg): China indicated that it wants Australia to act to improve strained relations, saying that Canberra should know what needs to be done to get ties back on track.

"China has been pragmatic in growing its business relations with all partners. A healthy relationship needs the nurturing and care of both sides," Assistant Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang said on Wednesday (Nov 11) at a press conference in Beijing.