US EditionAustralia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China
CHINA, JUL 15 – Prime Minister Albanese and President Xi agreed to deepen trade ties and dialogue amid strategic competition, with one in four Australian jobs linked to China, officials said.
- On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during a nearly week-long visit to China, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held discussions with President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to enhance the bilateral relationship.
- The visit comes amid tense relations characterized by trade restrictions imposed since 2020 and a Chinese naval weapons drill conducted near Australia's coastline earlier this year, which Albanese formally addressed with Xi.
- The leaders discussed expanding trade, tourism, and reducing carbon emissions, with Xi emphasizing seeking common ground despite differences and Australia reaffirming its support for the status quo on Taiwan.
- Albanese emphasized that China is Australia's top export market, supporting one in four Australian jobs tied to trade, and noted that maintaining trade flows benefits the economies of both nations.
- The meeting and related dialogues signal ongoing efforts to repair and steady Australia-China relations amid regional security concerns and complex geopolitical pressures from the US.
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Xi meets Australian PM, calls to further advance relations
Noting that the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership has entered its second decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Australia to further advance their relations for sound development to bring greater benefits to the two peoples, during his meeting with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Tuesday.
·Beijing, China
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