Anthony Albanese’s China trip is historic – but for Canberra not for Beijing

On Tuesday, Anthony Albanese made the front page of China’s official English-language state newspaper. So did the Cuban prime minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Serbian prime minister, Ana Brnabic, and the South African deputy president, Paul Mashatile. It was a sign of the importance of Albanese’s visit, but also a reminder that it’s not of… Continue reading Anthony Albanese’s China trip is historic – but for Canberra not for Beijing

Xi-Albanese meeting signals thaw in China-Australia ties, but experts say tensions remain

Trade at top of Australian PM’s agenda in first formal talks between leaders in six years Chinese president says 50-year-old relationship needs ‘to be cherished by both sides’ Last week’s meeting between President Xi Jinping and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Bali may signal a thaw in bilateral ties but experts say there will… Continue reading Xi-Albanese meeting signals thaw in China-Australia ties, but experts say tensions remain