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Tess Ikonomou and Kat Wong

PM tells China 'we value WTO trade rules framework'

Anthony Albanese says any country that wants to join the CPTPP must demonstrate high standards. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hasn't ruled out China joining a trans-Pacific trade bloc, saying any country must "demonstrate the high standards" of the agreement. 

In a speech at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Beijing will actively pursue membership into the 12-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. 

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