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Stephen Fitzgerald

June 2021

Gough Whitlam in his meeting with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing.

Whitlam’s visit decisive in our view of China, and ourselves

The Labor leader’s visit put the region at the centre of Australia’s foreign policy priorities, where it remains as China’s ambitions rise.

  • Penny Wong

August 2020

Not speaking: Scott Morrison and Xi Jinping.

No one picks up Canberra's call, warns first envoy

Australia is at risk of being left out in the cold with China, with few government-to-government communication lines open for a diplomatic resolution to the stand-off.

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  • Michael Smith

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