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Bizarre scenes as Chinese officials block journalist

China's disregard of press freedom resurfaced when officials attempted to block Australian journalist and former prisoner Cheng Lei's view of a media event.

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

Chinese Premier And Australian Prime Minister Agree To Manage Differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian PM Albanese discuss trade, military conflicts, and critical minerals during a meeting at Parliament House.

Top News · Jun 17, 2024

China Says Relations With Australia Back 'On The Right Track'

China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived to a grand ceremonial welcome at Parliament House in Canberra.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024

Dutton snatches preferred PM lead in Resolve poll as draft redistributions finished

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted June 11–15 from a sample of 1,607, gave the Coalition 36% of the primary vote (steady since the May post-budget Resolve poll), Labor 28% (down one), the Greens 14% (up two), One Nation 6% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2024

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

AAP · Jun 16, 2024

'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.

AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Labor urged to put human rights record before trade as Chinese premier visits Canberra

Anthony Albanese should seek commitments for concrete action in his talks with Li Qiang, campaigners say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2024

Anthony Albanese to raise differences while stressing positives in talks with Chinese premier

Supporters of Yang Hengjun, the Australian citizen incarcerated in China, have urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ask Chinese Premier Li Qiang to have the ailing author released “on medical parole” or otherwise transferred to Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2024

Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2024

Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia has focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship including shared giant pandas and a rebounding wine trade after he urged both countries to shelve their differences

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2024