Recent statements by Australian and Chinese officials may indicate an effort on both sides to tone down the rhetoric and look for solutions to Australia-China trade tensions that have escalated in recent years, but whether a resolution can be found remains to be seen.

A new report published by Australian think tank the Lowy Institute examines the current state of trade relations between China and Australia, and makes recommendations for Australia going forward.

After the 7th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Canberra, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a press conference in which they discussed issues related to China's application to join the CPTPP and U.S-China decoupling.

In the context of a trip to Japan and South Korea, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell commented on issues related to critical minerals, trade relations with China, and China's CPTPP accession. On China's CPTPP accession prospects, Farrell expressed doubt about China's chances of joining

In recent weeks, Australian Senator James Paterson has pressed Chinese ride sharing company Didi on its privacy policies as they relate to Australian customers.

Leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has received approval to sell a low-priced SUV in Australia and has made its first shipment there.

A possible easing of tensions in China-Australia relations continues, as reports suggest that China is set to lift a ban on Australian coal. When asked about the possibility, the Australian Treasurer called it a "welcome step" but noted that it had "not yet been officially confirmed."