Britain may withdraw from the EU under the "Australian Terms" model

　　China News Agency, London, June 28 (Zhao Xingyiping) The British government said on the 27th that if the UK fails to reach an agreement with the EU on trade relations during the transition period, the UK is ready to withdraw from the EU according to the "Australian Terms" model.

　　British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated the above position during a telephone conversation with Polish Prime Minister Matteush Moravitsky. This information was disclosed on the website of the British Home Office that day.

　　Johnson said, "The United Kingdom will have constructive negotiations with the EU, but if an agreement cannot be reached, it will also be ready to leave the transition period in accordance with the'Australian Terms' model." Australia has no comprehensive trade agreement with the EU, and its trade relationship follows the World Trade Organization. The default rules are executed.

　　Johnson has always insisted on rejecting the EU's proposal to extend Britain's "Brexit" transition period beyond the end of this year.

　　Due to the outbreak of the New Coronavirus, the UK and the EU have been in a deadlock after several months of telephone conversations and negotiations. As the wishes of both parties are far apart, next week will begin a round of "strengthening negotiations." David Frost, the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, said that in order to advance the negotiation process, certain “unrealistic positions” of the EU must be changed. He looks forward to resuming face-to-face conversations on June 29 after the New Coronavirus epidemic has eased.

　　Britain left the EU on January 31 this year and entered the transition period of "Brexit". During the transition period, Britain remained in the European single market and customs union, and the transition period expired on December 31. At present, the pressure to reach trade agreements is increasing. (Finish)