China not targeting Australia’s Pacific Island ties, says senior Communist Party official. Senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao, in charge of Communist Party diplomacy, stated in Sydney that China does not aim to challenge Australia's influence in the Pacific Islands. Emphasizing a desire for mutual respect and cooperation in regional economic development, Liu's visit marks a renewed effort to improve Sino-Australian relations. This visit, the first by a top-level Chinese official to Australia since the Covid-19 pandemic, follows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent trip to China, aiming to normalize relations disrupted in 2020. Despite declaring a "comprehensive strategic partnership," recent incidents like the alleged unsafe conduct of a Chinese warship towards an Australian navy vessel have caused some tensions.
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Asia Daily: November 29, 2023
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China not targeting Australia’s Pacific Island ties, says senior Communist Party official. Senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao, in charge of Communist Party diplomacy, stated in Sydney that China does not aim to challenge Australia's influence in the Pacific Islands. Emphasizing a desire for mutual respect and cooperation in regional economic development, Liu's visit marks a renewed effort to improve Sino-Australian relations. This visit, the first by a top-level Chinese official to Australia since the Covid-19 pandemic, follows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent trip to China, aiming to normalize relations disrupted in 2020. Despite declaring a "comprehensive strategic partnership," recent incidents like the alleged unsafe conduct of a Chinese warship towards an Australian navy vessel have caused some tensions.