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Albanese’s tough balancing act on China
The prime minister promotes a stabilised relationship with Beijing as vital for Australia’s national interest and regional security, but it comes with plenty of risks – expected and unexpected.
Jennifer HewettColumnistAfter a bruising first half of this year, Anthony Albanese needs some wins to promote in the lead-up to an election next year now looking far more difficult than Labor had anticipated
The symbolism of the Chinese premier’s visit fits – if rather awkwardly – into this category. It has to be framed domestically given Peter Dutton’s evident success in concentrating on voter dissatisfaction with the government.
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