Australia backs formal push for global inquiry into coronavirus amid China trade tensions

Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham.

Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham. Source: AAP

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Australia's push for an investigation into the source of the COVID-19 virus has caused its relationship with China to plummet to new lows.

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