China willing to ‘recalibrate’ strained Australia ties, FM says – The Island


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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told state media that Beijing is willing to reset its relationship with Australia after several years of tensions over national security and trade. “The Chinese side is willing to take the pulse [on ties], recalibrate, and set sail again,” Wang Yi said on Thursday while visiting Guangxi province in southwest China. Wang said, however, that mending ties would require Australia to “correct” its understanding of China while also refraining from trying to contain the rising superpower.Australia has been a vocal critic of Beijing on human rights and international law issues while ramping up engagement...