China's Premier Visits Australia for Bilateral Talks
China's Premier Visits Australia for Bilateral Talks
The Facts
Premier of China, Li Qiang, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Monday in the first state visit by a Chinese premier to the country in seven years, as bilateral relations between the two countries stabilizes.
China's second-most powerful leader Li Qiang met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday in a first state visit by a Chinese premier to the country in seven years, as they
The Spin
This is a positive step for bilateral relations between the two Asia-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.
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.
