Despite trade tensions, China is relying on Australia to power its economic recovery

China and Australia spent much of last year in a tense standoff on trade. But as the recovery of the world's second largest economy gathers pace, China needs more iron ore and Australia is still its main supplier.

source https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/economy/china-australia-iron-ore-intl-hnk/index.html