Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that China has agreed to facilitate the export of jet fuel to Australia, a crucial step to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Following her discussions with Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, and Han Zheng, the Chinese Vice President, Wong highlighted that China, a major exporter of jet fuel, had previously paused exports to protect its domestic supplies. Wong pointed out that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has disproportionately affected refineries in the Indo-Pacific region. She stressed the importance of reciprocity in trade, advocating for a consistent flow of essential goods, including gasoline and fertilizers, back to Australia to support its resources sector. Wong described the agreement as a significant first step in strengthening the bilateral trading relationship between Australia and China.