Sydney Morning Herald | Richard Marles in 11th hour bid to seal FTA with China by year end The Australian AUSTRALIAN negotiators have arrived in Beijing to hold last-ditch talks with Chinese officials to have a free trade agreement between the two nations finalised by the end of the year. New Trade Minister Richard Marles held a one-day tour of the Chinese ... Marles opens door to deal on free trade Minister in Beijing for Trade Talks China, Australia vow to speed up FTA talks |