A chance for the prime minister to lower the temperature in the relationship with top Chinese officials on a four-day visit will not come at the expense of Australia’s values and interests, the treasurer says. Li Qiang, who is second only to President Xi Jinping in the Beijing pecking order, arrived in Adelaide on Saturday evening as he undertakes the first trip to Australia by a Chinese premier in seven years.
So too are the growing number of incidents between the countries’ militaries as China’s powers grow and its influence in the Pacific region expands. The opposition has warned the prime minister not to go easy on Mr Li. Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Saturday said the government would not shy away from confronting China on important issues. “We’ve made it clear on earlier occasions that we are prepared to speak up for those values and interests when that’s appropriate,” he said.
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