"Xi Jinping and Australian PM Foster Improved Relations Amidst Thawing Ties"

Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that China-Australia relations are now "on the right path" during Albanese's visit to China, the first by an Australian leader since 2016. The visit is seen as a trade-focused effort to restore strained relations between the two countries. Xi emphasizes the need for mutual trust and cooperation, urging both countries to build a relationship based on common interests. He criticizes the formation of exclusive cliques and bloc confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region. Albanese expresses interest in stable growth of the Chinese economy and greater understanding through dialogue. The leaders discuss expanding cooperation in areas such as climate change and the green economy.