Stranded Coal Ships Caught in Crosshairs of China-Australia Spat
- Ships queue to offload at crucial coking coal import terminal
- China has barred imports of some commodities and foodstuffs
Photographer: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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At least 20 giant bulk carriers are anchored off the Chinese port of Jingtang and unable to offload millions of tons of Australian coal, the latest casualty of the growing diplomatic row between Canberra and Beijing.