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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Adeshola Ore

Daniel Andrews to begin trade trip to China amid criticism over transparency

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews’ four-day trip to China has drawn criticism from the Coalition. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Daniel Andrews will embark on a four-day trade mission to China on Monday evening amid criticism over the lack of transparency and detail about who the Victorian premier will meet during the visit.

The announcement of the trip – which will be the first visit to China by an Australian leader since the Aukus defence pact was signed earlier this month – sparked outrage among the federal Coalition, with MPs arguing the exclusion of Australia media meant the public would be forced to rely on state-run media coverage.

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