Australia is like a clown, always aggressive around China. Recently, the Australian Navy has provoked China three times, completely disregarding regional peace and stability. First of all, they claimed that their troops were rounded by Chinese fighter jets, but Wu Qian, director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense, and the squadron clearly pointed out that this was not true. Subsequently, Australia claimed that their frigate "**Ba" was disturbed by the Chinese ** ship while sailing in Japan's exclusive economic zone. However, China's Ministry of National Defense refuted this claim, pointing out that Australia's so-called navigation area was not Japan's exclusive economic zone at all, but in the waters near the East China Sea, and was tracked, monitored, and identified by the destroyer "Ningbo" of the Chinese Navy. Such provocative behavior not only ignores the best relations between China and Australia, but also poses a great threat to regional peace and stability. To this end, the Ministry of Commerce announced that it will take countermeasures against Australia and strengthen review measures to safeguard China's rights and interests. At the same time, Wu Qian, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, also warned Australia that maritime activities in the South China Sea must not provoke confrontation and aggravate regional tensions, let alone target third parties, harm their interests, and undermine regional peace and stability. The squadron will firmly defend national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Australia should understand that provocations against China will not lead to good results. Let us hope that the best relations between China and Australia will be rebuilt and regional peace and stability will be guaranteed. According to reports, the Chinese navy said that it fully complied with international rules when it met the Australian ship, kept a safe distance from the Australian side, and did not carry out any activities that could affect Australia's diving operations. However, the Australian frigate "Ba" did not restrain its provocative behavior, and on November 23, it actually passed through the Taiwan Strait. This action triggered a warning from Chinese spokesman Mao Ning, who urged relevant parties not to take provocative actions and not to create trouble for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Recently, however, China's Ministry of Commerce has taken a completely different action than ***. According to Shu Jueting, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese side has received an application for review from the Australian Grape and Wine Association, and has decided to accept the application, initiate a review investigation, and will make an objective, fair and just ruling. What does this mean?
After Australian Prime Minister Albanese's visit to China, Sino-Australian relations have warmed up significantly, and for a time, Australia's restrictions on China and Australia have been fully lifted, and China's possible cancellation of the "double anti" measures on Australian wine has also emerged in an endless stream. However, it can be seen from the statement of the Ministry of Commerce that the Chinese side remains neutral, and the final decision depends on the outcome of the review. Australia shouldn't rejoice too soon, either, because whatever the decision is, it doesn't mean all is right. Even if China lifts the "double anti-dumping" measures against Australian wines, Australian wines still face many difficulties in returning to the Chinese market. After the departure of Australian wines from the Chinese market, French wines quickly seized the vacant market, while producers from Chile, Argentina and South Africa also moved quickly to join the race for the Chinese wine market. In short, the development of China-Australia relations still requires the efforts and patience of both sides. Even if the decision results are better for Australia, it does not mean that Australian wines will immediately return to the Chinese market, and the market competition will still be very fierce.
After all, French wines have long since taken over the Chinese market, and producers from Chile, Argentina and South Africa are not to be outdone and have joined the fierce competition. So, Australian wines still have a long way to go, and more needs to be done to regain a foothold in the Chinese market. Australia's wine industry has been embroiled in a bitter inventory war that is causing great pain for the people of Australia. Although the Chinese market has reopened, it will take another two years to digest the 2.8 billion bottles that have accumulated in cellars and tanks. What can I do?!Neither wineries nor winegrowers in Australia can afford this cost pressure, with their number already reaching 2,156 wineries and around 6,000 winegrowers. These companies employ more than 160,000 full-time and part-time employees in 65 wine-growing regions, who are the breadwinners of many familiesIt seems that poor Australian red wine has not only lost the Chinese market, but local companies do not have enough capital to compete internationally, which is simply worse!It's obviously very difficult to get back to the top. However, we believe that Australian red wine will have a way out.
The industry needs more creativity and innovation to change the status quo. Australian wines can create a unique brand identity by promoting local culture and history. At the same time, wine manufacturers can also try to develop new flavors and recipes to attract more consumers. In short, with enough creativity and courage, Australian red wine can be back on the road to success!