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‘Playing one side is easy’: Albanese’s zig-zag Asian diplomacy

‘Playing one side is easy’: Albanese’s zig-zag Asian diplomacy

Labor’s revived “Asian Century” doctrine seeks to re-engage China while standing alongside regional allies battered by Beijing’s duress.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
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When Malcolm Turnbull flew to the United States just before the 2016 presidential election, his mission was as well-intentioned as it was doomed.

Gripped by isolationism and protectionism, presidential sparring partners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were both promising not to ratify the 12-nation, regional free trade pact, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, if elected.

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Phillip CooreyPolitical editorPhillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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