Tuvalu, Palau and the Marshall Islands remain the only Pacific nations that maintain formal ties with Taiwan

It is only the third time such a charge has been laid in Australia since the introduction of foreign interference laws in 2018, and the first case involving alleged interference in a community group.

Despite Beijing’s efforts to portray itself as a partner in development, trust remains fragile.

“This visit marks another important step in the Australia-China relationship. A stable and constructive relationship with China is in Australia’s national interest."

“Let us continue to build a healthier and more prosperous future, for the people of Australia and the people of the People's Republic of China.”

Standing atop the historic Great Wall of China, Albanese echoed the legacy of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, who established diplomatic relations with China in 1971.

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, warned that Beijing’s hydro projects in the Western Tibet region amount to a ticking “water bomb.”

Albanese highlights trade, clean energy, and regional stability as key pillars in deepening Australia–China ties.

In the 12 months to March 2025, more than 860,000 Chinese tourists visited Australia, spending over $9.2 billion — making them Australia’s most valuable short-term visitor market.

Now in its 11th iteration, Talisman Sabre 2025 brings together more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 partner nations, making it the largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise Australia has ever hosted.