The Chinese president has acknowledged the “twists and turns” in Beijing’s relations with Australia during a meeting that sought to cement a strategic partnership rocked by trade disputes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the “twists and turns” in his government’s relations with Australia during a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that sought to cement a strategic partnership that has been rocked by trade disputes.
Both leaders noted that the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was held 10 years to the day after the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership, an agreement put in place by then prime minister Tony Abbott when Xi visited Australia and addressed federal parliament.“Over the past decade, we have made some progress in China-Australia relations and also witnessed some twists and terms,” he said.
The chill in the diplomatic relationship followed China’s criticism of Australian security decisions including the passage of laws against foreign interference, concerns about cyber threats from China and the formation of the AUKUS alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom. The prime minister made no mention of the differences between the two countries in his public comments, as reporters filmed and recorded the opening remarks at the bilateral meeting.
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