While the dust has hardly settled on the unfulfilled expectations that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese would meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Australian leader has confirmed a fourth meeting with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Leader Xi Jinping.
Albanese is expected to fly to Beijing in July for an in-person meeting with Xi.
Other matters include the potential impact of a proposed 100 percent tariff on Hollywood productions filmed overseas, and a push for Australia to raise its defence spending to 3.5 percent of GDP.
The last time Albanese and Xi met was on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit in November 2024.
During that meeting, Xi urged the formation of what he called a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two nations.
Albanese wrote on X afterwards that “stabilising Australia’s relationship with China is in the interests of both our countries.”
“Dialogue is critical, and we’ve made encouraging progress,” he said.
“Trade is flowing more freely. And that brings benefits to both countries, and people and businesses on both sides.”
Albanese said at the time that Australia’s approach would remain “patient, calibrated, and deliberate.”
Last month, Yang penned a heartfelt letter pleading for Australian leaders to intervene on his behalf.
