A recent media interview with the Australian trade minister and an Australian parliamentary hearing offer some updates on developments in China-Australia trade relations, which have appeared to become less contentious under the new Australian government.

In the latest of several media interviews this week, Australia's Trade Minister has sounded positive on the prospects for continued improvements in the Australia-China trade relationship.

In two interviews on Sunday, Australia's trade minister spoke positively about the possibility of some Chinese trade restrictions on Australian goods being lifted.

Reports last week indicated that Chinese-made security cameras found in Australian government offices would be removed.

As part of a broader thaw in China-Australia trade relations, Australian exports of coal to China are resuming, according to media reports.

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell and Chinese Minister for Commerce Wang Wentao held a virtual meeting today, with an invitation extended to Farrell for an in-person meeting in the near future.

Meetings between Chinese and Australian trade officials last week may have helped with the recent thaw in China-Australia trade relations, with a meeting of high level trade ministers expected soon.