London/Washington | Australia has bypassed the United States by teaming up with the European Union and China to back a new global trade dispute umpire, even as Beijing lashes Canberra's call for an inquiry into the global coronavirus pandemic.
The new system will replicate the structure and functions of the WTO's Appellate Body that the Trump administration last year put into suspension by refusing to allow any new judges to be appointed.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
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