Nine's national affairs editor Andrew Probyn said Albanese's visit comes half a century after Labor predecessor Gough Whitlam's historic trip to China.
After years of diplomatic chill and trade retaliation, relations are on an upward trajectory after China reversed restrictions on barley and coal and is currently reviewing wine tariffs.
Albanese's visit comes half a century after Labor predecessor Gough Whitlam's historic trip to China, Nine's national affairs editor Andrew Probyn said.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and China's president Xi Jinping. He added Albanese will be the first prime minister in seven years to visit China, a sign of improving relations.
"While expectations of a major breakthrough on trade are low, the fact the visit is happening at all confirms the relationship is at least stabilising," Probyn said.
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