<p>As the Prime Minister prepares for his first visit to China since his re-election, trade talks with Beijing – and with Washington -  are on his mind. While Donald Trump was announcing another round of tariffs, China was calling for a closer trading relationship with Australia.</p>

As the Prime Minister prepares for his first visit to China since his re-election, trade talks with Beijing – and with Washington - are on his mind. While Donald Trump was announcing another round of tariffs, China was calling for a closer trading relationship with Australia.

<p>As the Prime Minister prepares for his first visit to China since his re-election, trade talks with Beijing – and with Washington - &nbsp;are on his mind. While Donald Trump was announcing another round of tariffs, China was calling for a closer trading relationship with Australia.</p>

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