In an effort to deepen relations with Canberra’s biggest economic partner, Australian leader Anthony Albanese will go to China this weekend and meet with President Xi Jinping. The prime minister’s six-day visit, which will take place in three cities—Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu—will focus on regional security and commerce.
My government will continue to cooperate with China where we can, disagree where we must, and engage in our national interest,” Albanese stated in a press release. Albanese is making his second official trip to China, but it’s his first since winning reelection in May. It occurs when nations throughout the globe deal with the “America First” policies of US President Donald Trump, which include tariffs.
According to Albanese, China “will remain so for the foreseeable future” and represents over one-third of Australia’s entire commerce. Jobs in Australia are a result of the relationship with China. “It’s that easy,” he said to reporters on Friday.
Among other things, Albanese promised to expand employment and revive manufacturing in Australia when his Labour Party administration was re-elected in May with a larger majority. Despite Beijing’s efforts to expand its military presence throughout the Pacific, which Australia has protested, analysts say this trip marks a stabilisation of ties between Australia and China.
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