Australian PM Talks Trade in China, Sidesteps Tensions With Xi
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is keeping the focus of his trip to China on trade and business rather than tensions like Taiwan and Beijing's military expansion. In a meeting with President Xi, he said Australia would handle the relationship in a 'calm and consistent' way. Meanwhile, both sides agreed to boost cooperation while managing their differences carefully.
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