Iron ore could be next to feel pinch of sour relations between China and Australia

An iron ore mining site in Australia. - cnsphotos

BEIJING (Global Times): Chinese industry participants are diversifying their sources of bulk commodities in an attempt to cut reliance on Australian imports, in the wake of rising trade tensions ignited by the Morrison administration's hostile policy toward China.

Industry experts said that Australian iron ore could be the next item to get embroiled in the diplomatic spat. Australian coal exports to China have fallen sharply since last year.