Trade Minister Dan Tehan snubbed by Chinese counterpart as communication freeze with Australia continues

China’s government seems intent on maintaining its communications freeze with Australian government ministers, brushing off an appeal to reopen dialogue with new Trade Minister Dan Tehan.

Mr Tehan has written to his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao, attempting to kickstart discussions on a series of trade disputes.

The relationship between the two nations has sunk to historic lows.

Beijing has hit multiple Australian…