How to shoot yourself in the foot
and you don't even need a gun
China has rampted up it's trade war with Australia to the extent that it has caused serious problems for the Chinese population.
Since October no Australian coal has been unloaded in China with some 70-100 ships standing offshore with loads of coal, but Chinese power stations need the coal and they are experiencing power system shutdowns. This is self inflicted misery and rather than giving Australia headaches they have inflicted more damage on themselves.
So The Chinese will not enjoy Australian lobster and wine for Christmas because of their shortsightedness, their beer will cost more and be of poorer quality, they will not enjoy Australian beef and lamb. Come Chinese New Year they will be in significant trouble
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-...-coal/12993418
This is what a CCP planned economy gets you