Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to visit Beijing next month, seeking to stabilize relations with China. This will be his third trip to the city since taking office in 2022, following a July visit. The upcoming trip comes after Albanese attended the APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen on Nov. 18 and 19.
Albanese aims to repair bilateral ties strained by increased tensions. Key points of contention include Australia's ban on Huawei Technologies from its 5G networks and the introduction of a foreign interference law by Canberra. Additionally, Beijing's military operations in the South China Sea and near Australian waters are cited as areas of dispute.
The South China Morning Post reported the planned visit, citing unidentified sources.
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