Australia nets 10 million virus tests from China despite row
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest says his Minderoo Foundation has set aside A$320 million to secure Covid-19 tests from China, which will eventually be paid back by taxpayers. – EPA pic, April 29, 2020.
AN Australian mining magnate today unveiled a deal to import 10 million coronavirus tests from China, despite a bitter diplomatic spat between the countries. Andrew Forrest, head of Fortescue, said he used contacts to secure an order for the tests with Chinese genomics firm BGI Group at a significantly lower cost than rival providers amid fierce competition.
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