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China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian has said Australia's change of government is an opportunity to reset their countries' strained ties [File: Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP]

Australia’s recent change of government offers an “opportunity to reset” ties with China, but more should be done to repair the sides’ strained trade relations, China’s top envoy in the country has said.

Speaking to the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian said ties were at a “critical juncture” after the countries’ foreign ministers met last month for the first time in three years.

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