Australia-China to Restart High-Level Political Dialogue After Leaders Meet

“While there are differences between us, both Australia and China benefit from cooperation and dialogue,” said the Australian prime minister.

China's Premier Li Qiang (L) and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands during the opening ceremony of the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2023. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images

Australia and China will restart high-level political dialogues and continue implementing bilateral trade after a three-year diplomatic freeze.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Nov. 7 in China, to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.