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10 February 2022  
(22-1059) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
CHINA - MEASURES CONCERNING TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES  
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS  
Communication from Australia  
The following communication, dated 8 February 2022, from the delegation of Australia  to the 
delegation of China , and the delegation of the European Union,  is circulated to the Dispute 
Settlement Body in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.  
 
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Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governi ng the Settlement of 
Disputes  (DSU), Australia notifies the Government of the People's Republic of China ("China") that, 
in light of the substantial trade interest of Australia, it desires to be joined in China's consultations 
with the European Union ("EU" ), pursuant to the communication entitled China – Measures 
Concerning Trade in Goods and Services  circulated to WTO Members on 31 January 2022 
(WT/DS610/1).  
 
Australia has a substantial trade interest in these consultations, which concern China 's alleged i mport 
bans or import restrictions on certain products, alleged export bans or export restrictions on certain 
products, and alleged restrictions or prohibitions on the supply of services.  
 
As you are aware, China is Australia 's largest trading partner. In 2 020, China' s two-way goods and 
services trade with Australia was valued at AUD246 billion and Australia' s exports to China were 
valued at AUD160 billion. Given the extent and value of this trading relationship, Australia has 
substantial commercial and syst emic interests in ensuring that China 's measures affecting trade are 
applied in accordance with the WTO Agreements.  
  
Having regard to the rights and obligations of WTO Members under Article 4.11 of the DSU, Australia 
looks forward to receiving your reply.  
 
  
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