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Courier-Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Anthony Albanese China trip receives glowing editorial in China state media
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a glowing editorial in a state-owned Chinese newspaper, which welcomed his 'friendly' approach to the nation on his six-day trip. The editorial in the China Daily, however, took a shot at previous prime minister Scott Morrison for not having clear 'judgment and understanding' of the country. Titled 'Common ground prevails over differences', the editorial was published in China Daily, an English-language news organisation owned by the Chinese Communist Party's Central Propaganda Department. The release of the editorial coincides with Mr Albanese's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Anthony Albanese has embarked on a charm offensive in China, including a meeting with soccer manager Kevin Muscat. Picture: NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer 'Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ongoing visit to China is not only of significance for the bilateral and trade relations between the two countries, it also sends a message amid the changing global trade landscape,' the editorial started. 'Albanese's visit, which began on Saturday and will last until Friday, is notably long for a state leader, highlighting Australia's commitment to deepening ties and fostering stability amid the uncertain global landscape.' Anthony Albanese and Australian businessman Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest addressed a Steel Decarbonisation Roundtable in Shanghai. Picture: NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer It continued on to highlight rising tensions with the US and makes a point of criticising former prime minister Scott Morrison. 'Albanese's visit shows that the Australian side has a clearer judgment and understanding of China than it had under the previous Scott Morrison government,' it said. Australia's relationship with the superpower soured under the Morrison government after Australia called for an investigation into the origins of Covid. Tariffs were placed on some of Australia's most significant exports to China, including coal, barley, copper and wine. The editorial noted that tension but praised the 'positive upturn' in China-Australia relations under the Albanese government as 'desirable' to restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement. Mr Morrison responded to the comments in a statement made to The Australian. 'Having a character reference from the China Daily was never one of my foreign policy aspirations,' he said. An unexpected comment was reserved for Scott Morrison. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman The China Daily editorial highlighted 'difference in terms of geopolitics' between the two nations but welcomed Mr Albanese's trip. 'Albanese's visit, his second since becoming prime minister, is intended as a 'friendly gesture' to ensure the positive development of bilateral relations on a stable track, according to his office,' it said. 'China, on its part, stands ready to work with Australia to take this visit as an opportunity to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, expand practical co-operation and push forward the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership, as the Chinese Foreign Ministry indicated.' Originally published as Anthony Albanese praised in editorial in Chinese state media
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Former Aussie PM China can't hack
Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a glowing editorial in a state-owned Chinese newspaper, which welcomed his 'friendly' approach to the nation on his six-day trip. The editorial in the China Daily, however, took a shot at previous prime minister Scott Morrison for not having clear 'judgment and understanding' of the country. Titled 'Common ground prevails over differences', the editorial was published in China Daily, an English-language news organisation owned by the Chinese Communist Party's Central Propaganda Department. The release of the editorial coincides with Mr Albanese's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Anthony Albanese has embarked on a charm offensive in China, including a meeting with soccer manager Kevin Muscat. NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer Credit: News Corp Australia 'Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ongoing visit to China is not only of significance for the bilateral and trade relations between the two countries, it also sends a message amid the changing global trade landscape,' the editorial started. 'Albanese's visit, which began on Saturday and will last until Friday, is notably long for a state leader, highlighting Australia's commitment to deepening ties and fostering stability amid the uncertain global landscape.' Anthony Albanese and Australian businessman Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest addressed a Steel Decarbonisation Roundtable in Shanghai. NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer Credit: News Corp Australia It continued on to highlight rising tensions with the US and makes a point of criticising former prime minister Scott Morrison. 'Albanese's visit shows that the Australian side has a clearer judgment and understanding of China than it had under the previous Scott Morrison government,' it said. Australia's relationship with the superpower soured under the Morrison government after Australia called for an investigation into the origins of Covid. Tariffs were placed on some of Australia's most significant exports to China, including coal, barley, copper and wine. The editorial noted that tension but praised the 'positive upturn' in China-Australia relations under the Albanese government as 'desirable' to restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement. Mr Morrison responded to the comments in a statement made to The Australian. 'Having a character reference from the China Daily was never one of my foreign policy aspirations,' he said. An unexpected comment was reserved for Scott Morrison. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia The China Daily editorial highlighted 'difference in terms of geopolitics' between the two nations but welcomed Mr Albanese's trip. 'Albanese's visit, his second since becoming prime minister, is intended as a 'friendly gesture' to ensure the positive development of bilateral relations on a stable track, according to his office,' it said. 'China, on its part, stands ready to work with Australia to take this visit as an opportunity to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, expand practical co-operation and push forward the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership, as the Chinese Foreign Ministry indicated.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Albanese urges China ties for green steel future
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kicked off a business-focused day in Shanghai with an appeal for greater cooperation between Australia and China to produce green energy and cut emissions from iron ore mining and steel production. 'It is in both countries' interests to ensure a sustainable and market-driven global steel sector,' he told a decarbonisation roundtable of Australian and Chinese industry chiefs, including BHP's Geraldine Slattery, Fortescue's Andrew Forrest and Rio Tinto's Kellie Parker. Steel decarbonisation involves reducing carbon dioxide emissions in steel production which significantly add to global emissions. While China remains the world's largest emitter, it is also viewed as a clean tech powerhouse, funnelling huge resources into renewable energy sources and decarbonising its industrial production. The Government and industry view greater collaboration with China as vital to meeting Australia's own green energy goals. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a Steel Decarbonisation Roundtable in Shanghai, China, Saturday, July 12, 2025. Anthony Albanese has travelled to China for a six-day visit. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Credit: LUKAS COCH / AAPIMAGE 'Australian miners are reliable and stable (suppliers) of iron ore, responsible for almost 60 per cent of China's iron ore imports. That iron ore goes into Chinese steel production, which accounts for over 50 per cent of global supply. 'Trade remains a central pillar of our bilateral trading relationship, supporting jobs, investment, and prosperity in both of our countries. 'Steelmaking value chains are also responsible for 7 to 9 per cent of global emissions, and achieving the goal of the Paris Agreement will require the decarbonisation of steel value chains, presenting an opportunity for Australia and China to progress our long-term economic interests. 'Steel decarbonisation presents a range of challenges. What we need are enabling policy environments, extensive investments in research to develop new technologies and collaboration across academia, industry and Government,' Mr Albanese added.
