‘Handsome boy’ Albanese may have managed to turn China’s iron fist into a velvet glove

Normal diplomatic conventions have been restored between Australia and China after years of spiralling contention. China clearly wants to re-engage and reset with the world

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Just before the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates, and Without A Fight stormed home in the Melbourne cup, China’s premier, Li Qiang, adopted a flirtatious tone in Beijing with his guest Anthony Albanese.

Tongue firmly in cheek, Li said to the Australian prime minister: “On our way into the hall, I shared with you that I see on social media of China … there are many sharing of short videos about your trip to China … including a video of you running along the river with a yellow jersey.”

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