Australian PM Says No Preconditions on Possible Diplomatic Talks With Beijing

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there will be no preconditions for a meeting with Chinese officials while noting ongoing problems with Beijing’s trade sanctions against Australian goods.

Speaking at a press conference in Sydney on Oct. 11, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia welcomed any exchange with China.