Timeline

1 December 2020 Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s tweet prompted an emergency press conference

18 November 2020 China’s 14 grievances

2 November 2020 More trade restrictions by China

13 October 2020 Senator asked Chinese Australians to condemn the Chinese Communist Party

12 October 2020 China restricts coal imports from Australia

9 September 2020 Two Chinese academics’ visas revoked

8 September 2020 Two Australian journalists rushed out of China

27 August 2020 Foreign Relations Act proposed, targeting BRI

20 August 2020 Mengniu’s takeover bid blocked

14 August 2020 Cheng Lei detained

23 July 2020 Australia takes position on South China Sea

26 June 2020 ASIO raid of a NSW MP, his staffer, and Chinese journalists

5 June 2020 Foreign investment reform focusing on national security

28 May 2020 Australia releases a joint statement on HK with Canada, UK and US

11 May 2020 China’s trade action against Australian barley and beef

26 April 2020 China warning on trade consequences

19 April 2020 Calls for an inquiry into the origin of COVID

31 March 2020 Reports that Chinese companies sending medical supplies to China in February

29 March 2020 Zero screening thresholds for all foreign investments

1 February 2020 Australia bans travellers from China