Politics Now: Anthony Albanese arrives in China as Premier Li Qiang talks up ailing economy, vows to follow trading rules
As Anthony Albanese holds his first press conference in China, Premier Li Qiang says Beijing will 'actively pursue' entry to the trans-Pacific free trade bloc, which Australia opposes.
Welcome to The Weekend Australian's live coverage of politics news, as Anthony Albanese arrives in China on a high-stakes mission to stabilise ties with the nation’s biggest trading partner and most potent strategic competitor.
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