Albanese and Xi Ignored One Name. It Still Loomed Large

Albanese and Xi ignored one name. It still loomed large

Beijing senses huge opportunity in Trump’s treatment of world leaders. Can Albanese use the moment to Australia’s advantage?

Albanese in China signals shift from friction to realism

The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australia–US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s long-term regional strategy. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approach to foreign policy is reflecting a careful recalibration – one that seeks […] The post Albanese in China signals shift from friction to r…

America didn't just watch Albanese's China trip, it sought to shape it

Theatrics and symbolism aside, the trip served as a reminder of the extent to which Australia has returned to China's good books.