Australian PM Meets With Chinese Vice President in Indonesia

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny (L) leave after the inauguration of Indonesia's President Joko Widodo for a second term, at the parliament building in Jakarta on Oct. 20, 2019. ADEK BERRY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes China has a clear understanding of Australia’s approach to the important relationship, which has been in the deep freeze in recent times.

The prime minister met with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan for nearly an hour—twice as long as planned—in Jakarta on Sunday, ahead of attending the Indonesian president’s inauguration.