Australia continued to recognise the Republic of China (ROC) government after it lost the Chinese Civil War and retreated to Taiwan in 1949, but switched recognition to the People's Republic of China (PRC) on 21 December 1972. Chinese Australians have been a significant minority group in the country since the Qing dynasty.

Sep 7, 2023 · Australia and China have started their first high-level dialogue in three years in a sign of a slight thaw to relations between countries that have clashed on human rights, COVID-19 and trade.

3 days ago · After a fortnight in the White House, Donald Trump has fired off the big cannon, with tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. And like it or not, Australia won't be spared from the impacts.

Mar 20, 2024 · Australia has received its most senior Chinese leadership visit in nearly seven years with stability a key theme of the discussions between the countries’ foreign ministers. China’s Wang Yi met with his counterpart Penny Wong on …

After establishing diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1972, Australia established an embassy in Beijing in 1973. The Australia-China bilateral relationship is based on strong economic and trade complementarities and longstanding community and cultural links.

Jan 7, 2025 · Beginning early in the year, China was the focus of publicly voiced concerns by Australia’s intelligence head about espionage and foreign interference activities.

Nov 4, 2023 · Australia’s troubled ties with China in recent years have had far-reaching costs – sweeping trade curbs from Beijing devastated the Australian wine industry, hit the livelihoods of farmers...

6 days ago · These include China’s “military assertiveness in the region, competition between the US and China, Australia’s concern about foreign interference and hacking, China’s efforts to build their power in the Pacific at the expense of Australia.

Nov 6, 2023 · President Xi Jinping said on Monday stable ties between China and Australia served each other's interests and both should expand their cooperation, sending a clear signal that Beijing was ready...

Nov 17, 2023 · Earlier this month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, signaling a long-awaited thaw in Sino-Australian relations. After 18 months of...