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Charming ambassadors with big appetites and universal appeal: China’s long history of ‘panda diplomacy’

During his visit to the Adelaide Zoo on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that two “equally beautiful, lively, cute, and younger” pandas would be given to Australia to replace Wang Wang and Fu Ni, who will return to China later this year after calling Adelaide home for 15 years.

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Chinese premier and Australian prime minister meet at Australia's Parliament House

Chinese premier and Australian prime minister meet at Australia's Parliament House

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior ministers of both administrations are meeting in Australia’s Parliament House to discuss thorny issues

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Chinese Premier Promises New Pandas To Australian Zoo

Chinese Premier Promises New Pandas To Australian Zoo

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia strengthens ties, promotes economic cooperation, and emphasizes goodwill between the two countries.

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'Deep bonds': Australia, China talk up renewed rapport

Australia's relationship with China is steadily improving, Beijing's second-most powerful leader says, following talks between leaders of both countries.

Grand Welcome For China's Li In Canberra Ahead Of Tricky Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will receive a grand ceremonial welcome at Australia's parliament on Monday, the prelude to thorny talks expected to raise recent military confrontations and rising regional tensions.

International Business Times

Labor urged to put human rights record before trade as Chinese premier visits Canberra

Anthony Albanese should seek commitments for concrete action in his talks with Li Qiang, campaigners say

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to raise differences while stressing positives in talks with Chinese premier

Supporters of Yang Hengjun, the Australian citizen incarcerated in China, have urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ask Chinese Premier Li Qiang to have the ailing author released “on medical parole” or otherwise transferred to Australia.

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Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents

Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents

Adelaide Zoo will welcome two new residents in a panda swap as the China's second-highest ranking diplomat kicks off his first visit in seven years.

Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened

Minns ‘really sorry’ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice – as it happened

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Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia has focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship including shared giant pandas and a rebounding wine trade after he urged both countries to shelve their differences

The Independent UK

‘Twists and turns’ in Australia-China ties are over, Li Qiang says – but Penny Wong highlights tensions

‘Twists and turns’ in Australia-China ties are over, Li Qiang says – but Penny Wong highlights tensions

Coalition blunders have left countries locked in ‘permanent contest’ over Pacific, minister says

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Chinese Premier Li Touts Trade In Rare Australia Visit

Chinese Premier Li Touts Trade In Rare Australia Visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is toasting a turnaround in trade ties with Australia on Sunday with a trip to a major winegrowing region that was hit by Beijing's sanctions.

International Business Times

China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties

China pledges new pandas, Wong vows firm stance on ties

China's premier has announced new pair of pandas will replace the much loved but childless couple at Adelaide Zoo, as Penny Wong pushes back on diplomacy.

Chinese Premier Li Urges 'Shelving Differences' With Australia

Chinese Premier Li Urges 'Shelving Differences' With Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called Saturday for "shelving differences" with Australia as he embarked on a four-day trip dangling the promise of expanded trade despite their geopolitical rivalry.

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Chinese Premier Li Launches Trade-friendly Australia Visit

China's Premier Li Qiang embarked on a four-day trip to Australia on Saturday, dangling the promise of expanded trade even as the two nations compete for influence in the Pacific.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's Diplomatic Mission In Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia aims to strengthen bilateral ties through trade, investment, and security cooperation, addressing challenges ...

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Chinese premier flies to Australia after New Zealand visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due to arrive in Australia soon on a relations-mending mission

The Guardian - AU

What is on the agenda for Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia?

Li’s four-day visit, the first by a Chinese premier since 2017, is expected to feature panda diplomacy, Indo-Pacific security discussions and trade talks

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia

Li Qiang, second only to President Xi Jinping in the Chinese pecking order, has arrived in Adelaide on the first trip to Australia by a premier in seven years.

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China Premier Li Backs 'Dialogue, Not Confrontation' In New Zealand

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Friday he supported "dialogue, not confrontation" during a visit to New Zealand where he stirred up hope of new trade avenues.

International Business Times

China Premier Li Visits Auckland, Stirring Up Hope Of New Trade

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand's northern hub of Auckland on Friday, stirring up hope of new trade avenues among the country's business leaders.

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China’s premier is about to visit Australia for the first time in 7 years – what can we expect?

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Australia from June 15 to 18.

PM warned not to pander to China as premier visits

Australian concerns must be kept front of mind, the federal opposition says, as the prime minister prepares to welcome China's second-in-command.

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‘Thanks for the free rent’: Cheng Lei jokes about China detention in comedy debut

The journalist spent three years in prison but teams up with dissident Vicky Xu for gags about bad food, weight loss and giving Xi Jinping a hug

China's Premier Li Qiang Visits New Zealand And Australia

Premier Li's visit to New Zealand underscores strong ties, trade relations, and regional dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region.

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