Australia - China, free trade talks (By Sylodium Import-Export directory)

Australia's Trade Minister Richard Marles says he is hopeful Australia can achieve a breakthrough in long-running free trade talks with China.

Mr Marles is pushing for a conclusion to free trade negotiations withChina, which have been ongoing since 2005. He says without the agreementAustraliarisks falling behind its agriculture competitors, such asNew ZealandandChile, which are already benefiting fromChinafree trade deals.

Australia is also seeking a "significant package" of tariff reductions on products and a service going to China, China's initial response to the proposals Australia has put forward has been "excellent", according to Mr Marles.

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