Wong raises bounties in ‘frank’ talks with China’s top envoy

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Mr Wang was a late substitute for the current foreign minister, Qin Gang, who missed the meeting because of ill health after reportedly not being seen in public for two weeks. Mr Qin had been invited to visit Australia in July as part of the stabilisation of relations between Canberra and Beijing, an invitation acknowledged by Trade Minister Don Farrell in May. But diplomatic sources told The Australian Financial Review that Mr Qin’s visit was yet to be confirmed. The uncertainty over Mr Qin’s visit follows speculation Anthony Albanese may not visit China this year. The prime minister has been...