China–Australia relations are not yet “back to normal”—but they are heading in that direction. By Mehmet Enes Beşer After decades of tense relations with diplomatic chill, trade warfare, and suspicion, recent developments have indicated that China–Australia relations are stabilizing gradually. Diplomatic dialogue has been renewed, trade prohibitions have begun to be repealed, and reciprocating visits are resumed. These are reassuring ...
By Işıkgün Akfırat For the first time in three years, an Australian Foreign Minister – Penny Wong – visited Beijing on an official ecnounter. Australian officials gave the message that the mistakes of previous governments, which undermined bilateral relations along with American policies, will be reversed. The Chinese side welcomed Australia’s diplomatic move. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in ...