News Snapshot:
Melbourne [Australia], May 21 : As Australia goes for elections on Saturday, China has no expectations from the election as they believe a win of either of the two candidates makes no difference in the Beijing-Canberra ties. Chinese President Xi Jinping, though not a participant in the democratic process, has become a familiar presence in a campaign partly fought on issues of national security. The story of soured China-Australia ties goes back to 2020 when the Morrison government called for an investigation into the origins of Covid-19. China responded with sanctions against key Australian exports, including barley, wine, and beef....
