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China's Premier Visits Australia for Bilateral Talks

Published JUN 17 2024

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Above: Chinese Premier Li Qiang shakes hands with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on June 17, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. Image credit: Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

This visit is a positive step forward for bilateral relations between two Pacific partners. Albanese has struck a conciliatory note following his bellicose predecessor, and both sides are sincere in their desire to repair relations. China is Australia's biggest trading partner, and they will hopefully see the benefits of cordial relations with China.

Global Times

Australia should not become sycophants to Beijing, as China's abysmal human rights record has real consequences for Australian citizens. An Australian-Chinese academic has received a suspended death sentence in China and dissidents in Australia are having their voices go unheard. Canberra should not humor an authoritarian regime.

Guardian