Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will visit China on November 4, announcing a promising review of crippling trade tariffs on Australian wine. In a statement released on Sunday, the PM said his historic visit follows months of “productive discussions” around trade tensions between China and Australia. He affirmedContinue Reading
Australia must confront the “inconvenient truths” about China’s positive contributions to the world, while also countering Beijing’s “massive” military expansion threatening regional security, Richard Marles says. The Defence Minister condemned “shrill and fundamentalist” inflammatory commentary about China, while also acknowledging the country was a significant source of “anxiety” for ourContinue Reading
Anthony Albanese has welcomed Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin during her visit to Australia, with the pair discussing issues from bilateral partnerships to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A statement from the two prime ministers described the talk as a reflection of the “warm and productive relationship between Australia and Finland,Continue Reading