DARK SECRETS: 28 - The Real Truth

Australia-China talks under way, but relationship remains fraught and ripe to ‘explode’

The Australian foreign minister's visit to China has reignited hopes the two countries are on the road to patching up their relationship.

The New Daily · Dec 22, 2022

China meeting signals steps to stability

Experts say the meeting between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Chinese counterpart signals the return of ongoing stability to the diplomatic relationship.

AAP · Dec 21, 2022

Xi vows to promote China-Australia strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Wednesday to promote a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia in a message to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, state-run media said.

Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022

Wong says ‘the ice thaws, but slowly’ ahead of talks – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022

Penny Wong arrives in China for diplomatic talks in first ministerial visit in years

Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrives in Beijing ahead of a meeting with senior officials and a formal bilateral with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Wong arrives in China ahead of talks

Penny Wong will meet Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing for the first talks between ministers in China in four years.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

Penny Wong's trip to China to focus on re-establishing diplomatic dialogue

The foreign minister says the main goal of her diplomatic visit to China over coming days is to re-establish a dialogue, which is "essential" to stabilising the two countries' relationship.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Australia seeks to resolve China trade woes as foreign minister heads to Beijing

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday she will push China to lift trade sanctions and seek consular access to two detained Australians during a trip to Beijing that is aimed at mending strained diplomatic ties.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

China talks a 'positive' step forward

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to visit Beijing for talks with her Chinese counterpart this week, the first bilateral meetings in four years.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Australia's foreign minister to meet counterpart in China

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she will meet with her counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing this week as Australia and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022