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‘Things aren’t going back’: Australia braces for step-up in China’s Pacific push

Despite initial relief over island nations’ rejection of security and economic pact, senior government figure says reprieve could be only temporary

The Guardian - AU

China's envoy calls on new Australian government to repair bilateral ties

China's ambassador said on Friday Australia had fired the "first shot" in deteriorating trade relations but that there was an opportunity to improve bilateral ties if the new government in Canberra took action.

Reuters

China ambassador tells Australian protesters ‘no such thing as absolute freedom’

Xiao Qian says there is no reason for China and Australia to be enemies as his address is interrupted by protests

The Guardian - AU

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China envoy says Australia fired first shot with Huawei ban

China's ambassador to Australia says the then-Australian government fired the “first shot” in its deteriorating relations with China four years ago when it banned Chinese-owned telecommunications giant Huawei from rolling out the country’s 5G network due to security concerns

The Independent UK

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian interrupted by multiple protesters during speech at UTS

The ambassador, appointed earlier this year, was asked about the fate of detained Australians and the reasons for Beijing's diplomatic deep freeze.

ABC News

Aust-China relations ‘could thaw’: Xiao

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian’s speech at an Australian university has flagged the relationship between the two countries could soften after a diplomatic freeze.

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‘Considerable strain’: how Australian officials saw the China rift

Officials kept in ‘regular contact’ with Chinese embassy even as Morrison government ministers frozen out, FoI documents shows

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The Loop: Australia grapples with aid for Afghanistan, Ukraine gets EU candidate status, and Supreme Court expands US gun rights

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ABC News

Communication with China a welcome thawing of important relationship

The PRC's senior leadership, including President Xi Jinping, would be well aware of just how badly attempts to bully and coerce Australia have backfired.

Newcastle Herald

China's envoy to Australia says 2 nations at 'new juncture'

China’s ambassador to Australia says relations between the two countries are at a “new juncture” with the election of a new Australian government and the first minister-to-minister talks in more than two years

The Independent UK

Duelling diplomacy in the Pacific should dispel the notion of a China-Australia reset

However much either side tempers their rhetoric, regional competition is the name of the game

The Guardian - AU

China seeks to reset relationship with Australia after election

Chinese diplomatic source says post-election period is ‘good opportunity’ to ease tensions with either re-elected Coalition or new Labor government

The Guardian - AU

Augathella invites China's ambassador to see effects of trade ban on timber imports

The tiny town of Augathella in Queensland may be a world away from Beijing, but it has become collateral damage in China's ongoing trade dispute with Australia.

ABC News

Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia

A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands

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PM rejects Chinese envoy 'no threat' claim

The Chinese ambassador to Australia says his country's growing power should not be seen as a threat, but Scott Morrison views it differently.

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PM rejects Chinese envoy ‘no threat’ claim

The Chinese ambassador to Australia says his country’s growing power should not be seen as a threat, but Scott Morrison views it differently.

ABC News

China's ambassador is seeking friendship again but its Foreign Ministry still rails against Australia

Tensions between the two countries are still high, and Beijing still has not ended the diplomatic freeze on top-level meetings with Chinese leaders.

The Guardian - AU

‘We never interfere’: China will not try to influence federal election, says new ambassador to Australia

‘Whoever is going to be the ruling party after the election, we are looking forward to a more positive relationship’, says Xiao Qian

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The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong says diplomatic thaw with China possible if Coalition stops ‘playing politics’

However senator says whether the relationship ultimately becomes more productive is “a question for China”

AAP

Foreign minister meets Chinese ambassador

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has spoken to China's new ambassador Xiao Qian, delivering a frank assessment of Australia's concerns with the communist regime.

The Guardian - AU

‘Actively develop friendship’: China’s new ambassador to Australia strikes softer tone

‘China is willing to work with Australia to meet each other halfway’ says Xiao Qian after years of growing tensions

ABC News

China's new ambassador says Beijing willing to go 'halfway' to repair diplomatic relations with Australia

China's new ambassador says his appointment is a "symbol" from Beijing that it wants to reopen communication channels with Australia, after a long freeze.

The Guardian - AU

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Peter Dutton labels Vladimir Putin an ageing dictator who is becoming ‘more irrational’

Australian defence minister says Russian invasion of Ukraine would disrupt world markets and ‘see tens of thousands of people die’

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No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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