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Freed Australian reporter says Chinese officials tried to ‘block’ her view at Li Qiang event

Video footage from event shows Australian journalist being moved to a new seat after she was flanked

The Independent UK

China’s premier says relations with Australia are ‘back on track’ after Beijing removes tariffs on wine and barley

China premier Li Qiang is in Australia for a four-day visit, the first by a senior Chinese official in seven years.

Fortune

Albanese discusses delicate issues with Chinese premier, including avoiding future military incidents

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed improving military-to-military communications to avoid future incidents involving their armed forces in their wide-ranging meeting on Monday.

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Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

China's disregard of press freedom resurfaced when officials attempted to block Australian journalist and former prisoner Cheng Lei's view of a media event.

AAP

Afternoon Update: major native title ruling; Chinese officials appear to block Cheng Lei’s view at event; and why are Australian houses so cold?

The Kabi Kabi people have been awarded native title over a 356,345-hectare estate on the Sunshine Coast

The Guardian - AU

Chinese Premier And Australian Prime Minister Agree To Manage Differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian PM Albanese discuss trade, military conflicts, and critical minerals during a meeting at Parliament House.

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China Says Relations With Australia Back 'On The Right Track'

China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived to a grand ceremonial welcome at Parliament House in Canberra.

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Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Pro-democracy activists and Beijing loyalists lent a colourful backdrop to talks between Chinese 2IC Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

AAP

Chinese premier’s Australia visit overshadowed by officials’ apparent attempt to block Cheng Lei’s view at event

The first visit to Australia by a Chinese premier in seven years was marked by anti-China groups protesting China’s disregard for human rights

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Albanese and China’s Li hold ‘candid’ talks in Canberra

Premier Li Qiang is the most senior Chinese leader to visit Australia since 2017.

Al Jazeera

Charming ambassadors with big appetites and universal appeal: China’s long history of ‘panda diplomacy’

During his visit to the Adelaide Zoo on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that two “equally beautiful, lively, cute, and younger” pandas would be given to Australia to replace Wang Wang and Fu Ni, who will return to China later this year after calling Adelaide home for 15 years.

The Conversation

Chinese premier and Australian prime minister meet at Australia's Parliament House

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior ministers of both administrations are meeting in Australia’s Parliament House to discuss thorny issues

The Independent UK

Chinese Premier Promises New Pandas To Australian Zoo

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia strengthens ties, promotes economic cooperation, and emphasizes goodwill between the two countries.

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'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.

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International Business Times

Grand Welcome For China's Li In Canberra Ahead Of Tricky Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will receive a grand ceremonial welcome at Australia's parliament on Monday, the prelude to thorny talks expected to raise recent military confrontations and rising regional tensions.

The Guardian - AU

Labor urged to put human rights record before trade as Chinese premier visits Canberra

Anthony Albanese should seek commitments for concrete action in his talks with Li Qiang, campaigners say

The Conversation

Anthony Albanese to raise differences while stressing positives in talks with Chinese premier

Supporters of Yang Hengjun, the Australian citizen incarcerated in China, have urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ask Chinese Premier Li Qiang to have the ailing author released “on medical parole” or otherwise transferred to Australia.

AAP

Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents

Adelaide Zoo will welcome two new residents in a panda swap as the China's second-highest ranking diplomat kicks off his first visit in seven years.

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The Guardian - AU

Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia has focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship including shared giant pandas and a rebounding wine trade after he urged both countries to shelve their differences

The Guardian - AU

‘Twists and turns’ in Australia-China ties are over, Li Qiang says – but Penny Wong highlights tensions

Coalition blunders have left countries locked in ‘permanent contest’ over Pacific, minister says

International Business Times

Chinese Premier Li Touts Trade In Rare Australia Visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is toasting a turnaround in trade ties with Australia on Sunday with a trip to a major winegrowing region that was hit by Beijing's sanctions.

AAP

China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties

China's premier has announced new pair of pandas will replace the much loved but childless couple at Adelaide Zoo, as Penny Wong pushes back on diplomacy.

International Business Times

Chinese Premier Li Urges 'Shelving Differences' With Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called Saturday for "shelving differences" with Australia as he embarked on a four-day trip dangling the promise of expanded trade despite their geopolitical rivalry.

International Business Times

Chinese Premier Li Launches Trade-friendly Australia Visit

China's Premier Li Qiang embarked on a four-day trip to Australia on Saturday, dangling the promise of expanded trade even as the two nations compete for influence in the Pacific.

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