Australia’s relationship with China is back in the spotlight, with PM Anthony Albanese in the middle of a 6-day visit to boost trade and tourism. The relationship is tricky to manage given China’s ambition to grow its influence in the Indo-Pacific, and our ties with its biggest rival, America. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the recent history between our countries, the issues at play, and where things are heading…

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Reading: This article from The Conversation is a good one if you’d like to dive a bit deeper into the complex nature of our relationship with China and some of the issues Albanese may have to manage during his visit.

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