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Politics live news Australia: Defence Minister Richard Marles has 'important' talks with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu

Defence Minister Richard Marles says his meeting with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in Singapore on Saturday was 'another important step' in improving bilateral relations.

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6:58AMJune 03, 2023.
Updated 1:59AMJune 04, 2023
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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, second from right, and China's minister, Li Shangfu, to Mr Marles' right, and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and other counterparts in Singapore. Picture: Singapore Defence Ministry / AFP
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, second from right, and China's minister, Li Shangfu, to Mr Marles' right, and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and other counterparts in Singapore. Picture: Singapore Defence Ministry / AFP

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