China turns off the iron ore taps, a sign of things to come?

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In the years since China began its meteoric rise to become the world’s unrivalled manufacturing hyperpower, Beijing has increasingly used trade as a tool to exert pressure on companies or governments.

By weaponising Chinese demand for everything from overseas holidays to agricultural produce, Beijing has been able to extract concessions from nations reliant on China for exports, with varying degrees of success.

In this, Australia has not been immune.

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About the author
Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.