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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: Mick Tsikas/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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.

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

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