'Human rights more important than pandas': Chinese premier's visit met by protests

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Li Qiang has announced a giant panda switch-up during his visit to Adelaide.

China's Premier Li Qiang was met by dozens of protesters on a visit to Adelaide Zoo who were urging Australian officials to confront China over alleged human rights abuses. Some protesters held Uyghur, Tibetan and Hong Kong flags, or waved signs asking Australia not to submit to "panda propaganda".

Senator Wong's comments on ABC Insiders on Sunday came after China's second-most powerful leader declared on arrival in Adelaide on Saturday that the relationship was "back on track after a period of twists and turns".

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