BHP Billiton has admitted that its relationship with China, which is its biggest customer, had at times been strained, but said that Beijing realised that it had to ``play with the big boys''.
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Beijing must 'play with the big boys'
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BHP Billiton reduces power demand at aluminium smelters
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Yanzhou coal Mining Co is scanning the market for additional coal acquisitions in overseas markets...
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Fortescue confident operating in China
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China treading fine line on reforms:
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'Beijing not tightening reins'
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BHP Billiton 'preparing hostile bid for Rio Tinto'
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Anger rises in Australia over Chinese coal freighter
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Bhp's iron ore production rises to record levels
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It was ``forced selling'' by speculators
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US pressure may have been a factor:
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Pakistan, China needed to reinforce their ties:
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China downplays expectations
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BHP Billiton secures gas supply agreement
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There is certain amount of assertiveness by China:
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China overstocked on commodities - Roubini
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China, emerging markets risk hard landing: