Australian PM Albanese's Visit to China Marks Positive Shift in Bilateral Relations

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to improve strained relations between the two countries. This is the first visit by an Australian leader to China since 2016. Trade, including the removal of Chinese tariffs on Australian goods, is a key focus of the talks. The visit comes after a period of tensions caused by issues such as Australia's call for a Covid-19 origins investigation and economic sanctions imposed by China. Security concerns and differing political systems may complicate finding common ground, but both leaders have expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue.