US EditionAlbanese China Trip Shows ‘Stiffening of Canberra Spine’ in Face of US Pressure
CHINA, JUL 18 – Albanese aimed to reset Australia-China ties focusing on trade and tourism while managing geopolitical tensions, with China buying a quarter of Australia’s exports, officials said.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese completed a six-day trip to China this week, during which he held discussions with the country’s top leaders to strengthen bilateral relations.
- The visit followed years of strained relations marked by Australian opposition to Chinese tariffs and diplomatic tensions, with recent efforts aiming to reset the partnership.
- During the visit, Albanese discussed trade matters, expressed concerns about China’s February live-fire exercises near Australia, and highlighted his goal for closer ties between the two countries with increased cooperation and fewer conflicts.
- Reuters reported Canberra neared an agreement allowing Australian suppliers five trial canola shipments to China, while China imposed 100% tariffs on Canadian canola this year amid ongoing economic coercion concerns.
- The visit created momentum for cooperation despite Opposition criticism, underscoring Australia's challenge to balance its important trade relationship with China and security alliance with the US.
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