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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Katharine Murphy Political editor in Beijing

China and Australia agree to new multi-entry visa as Albanese touts improved relationship after thaw

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese arrives to a ceremonial welcome with Chinese premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
The new visa was agreed at the conclusion of the Australian prime minister’s meetings in Beijing with Chinese president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang (pictured with Anthony Albanese). Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Anthony Albanese is en route to the Pacific Islands Forum after executing a comprehensive diplomatic reset with China which includes an agreement to create a new multi-entry visa to facilitate exchanges and closer links between people.

The new visa for visitors and business people was agreed at the conclusion of the Australian prime minister’s meetings with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and the premier, Li Qiang, in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Monday and Tuesday.

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