Third-highest ranking person in the Chinese government Zhao Leji lands in Australia

The third-highest ranking person in the Chinese government has just touched down in Australia, with a group of supporters welcoming him at the airport.

Australia has welcomed the third-highest ranking person in the Chinese government.

Mr Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, has touched down in the country for a four-day visit.

Mr Leji arrived in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon, meeting with Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Milton Dick on the tarmac.

The third-highest ranking person in the Chinese government, Zhao Leji, has just touched down in Australia. Picture: NewsWire.

Mr Leji, right, arrived in Brisbane on an official visit where he was welcomed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Supporters gathered at the Brisbane airport to welcome Mr Leji. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard/ POOL via Newswire

Supporters were spotted waving Australian and Chinese flags. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard/ POOL via Newswire

Photos have captured a group of supporters who eagerly awaited Mr Leji’s arrival.

The Chinese politician is set to explore Brisbane and Canberra as a Guest of the Australian Parliament over the four day trip.

His visit will include engagements reflecting the importance of parliamentary exchanges in strengthening dialogue and deepening people-to-people links between Australia and China, according to the Federal Government.

The visit comes after Senator Sue Lines visited China last October, as well as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to the country in July this year where he met with Mr Leji for the second time.

Mr Albanese’s July trip marked his second official visit to China.
He managed to meet with President Xi Jinping while in Beijing, and Premier Li Qiang at the Annual Leaders’ Meeting.

The Prime Minister also met with businesses to discuss trade and business ties.

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