‘Actively develop friendship’: China’s new ambassador to Australia strikes softer tone
by Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspon from World news | The Guardian on (#5WF55)
China is willing to work with Australia to meet each other halfway', says Xiao Qian after years of growing tensions
China's new ambassador to Australia has offered an olive branch in the intense diplomatic dispute between the two countries, saying they should meet each other halfway" and look into the future".
Xiao Qian, who arrived in Canberra in January after years of increasing tensions, said China attached great importance" to the relationship and was willing to actively develop friendship and cooperation with Australia".
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