The contract will be worth between AU$20 - AU$25 billion in export income for Australia, said Howard in a statement.
Due to the political sensitivities vis-a-vis China, inister Lin's visit is considered unofficial. However the interest and the simple dollar potential of future resource deals that could be fostered by the meeting illustrates the comparable importance of the trade relationship for both
sides.
As Maddock pointed out, because of the lack of diplomatic relations there's very little celebration of the relationship. No one else does that so the business community does it.
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