Beijing Hints at Renewed Dialogue Between Australian, Chinese Leaders

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canberra, Australia, on April 1, 2022. Rebecca Zhu/The Epoch Times

Beijing’s chief diplomat to Australia says he is seeking a organise a top-level dialogue between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian, in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s 7:30 Report, said it was time the Australian government put more effort into meeting Beijing “halfway” and re-engage.