China’s New Ambassador to Australia Strikes Conciliatory Tone

The flag pole of the Australian Parliament is seen behind the roof of the Chinese Embassy in Canberra, on Sept. 17, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Beijing’s new ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has struck a conciliatory tone in his first official statement upon arrival to the country.

The former Chinese envoy to Indonesia landed on Jan. 26—Australia Day—saying he was on a “noble mission.”