Anti-China chorus hurts relations

Australia and China should be celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on Dec 21. However, given the anti-China chorus in Australia the celebrations will have to be put on hold.

There is much the two countries can be proud of. For instance, China has for eight consecutive years been Australia's largest trading partner, largest export market and largest source of imports.

But there are some in Australia who seem to care little about how they have benefited from the healthy growth in ties. Over the past 11 months, some Australian politicians and media have been obsessed with only one thing, and that is criticizing China.