Albanese hits back at claims of ‘indulgent’ China trip, saying it will reap rewards
CHINA, JUL 17 – Prime Minister Albanese's visit to Chengdu's panda breeding base underscores efforts to normalize Australia-China relations amid growing trade ties and longstanding panda diplomacy.
- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's extended visit to China marks a normalization of relations after years of tensions and trade barriers imposed by Beijing.
- Albanese visited a panda breeding facility in China and saw Fu Ni, a panda formerly on loan to an Australian zoo, during the final stages of his trip.
- China's Premier Li Qiang had previously announced that Fu Ni and her partner would be replaced by another panda pair that will hopefully breed.
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While there is a radio silence in Washington, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was welcomed with open arms in Beijing. The visit marks a geopolitical shift: Trump's disdained Australia becomes China's new ally – but only in certain areas.
Anthony Albanese’s soft diplomacy with China questioned by Coalition
The Prime Minister has wrapped up a six-day visit to China. Among the final stops featured a touch of panda diplomacy. Parts of the tour have been branded 'indulgent' by the Coalition, who wanted guarantees extracted from Beijing. Our Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson has the details from the city of Chengdu.
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