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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspondent

China seeks to reset relationship with Australia after election

A Chinese diplomatic source says they are open to talks irrespective of whether Coalition or Labor wins election.
A Chinese diplomatic source says they are open to talks irrespective of whether Coalition or Labor wins election. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

China will seek talks with whichever party wins Saturday’s Australian federal election, with diplomatic sources declaring that they see “a good opportunity” to ease tensions in the period after the vote.

A Chinese diplomatic source, who did not wish to be named, said China was “genuine in our wish to improve the relationship” with Australia, although to date it has not publicly detailed any specific actions it is willing to take.

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