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Billions of reasons why Li was made welcome in the West

Chinese Premier Li Qiang wonders what life would be like if WA had a double in terms the trade relationship that underpins the Australian economy.

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It is no surprise Anthony Albanese laid claim to being an honorary West Australian in front of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Surrounded by business leaders at the Australia-China CEO roundtable, the prime minister said he was “almost a local” in a state that dominates trade between the two nations.

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Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com

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