PM to push trade, human rights in historic China visit

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In a meeting that lasted just under one hour, Premier Li pushed Mr Albanese for greater investment access to Australia, including, it is understood, raising such issues as the ban on communications giant Huawei, one of the original irritants in the relationship. Mr Albanese said Australia would always act in its national interest. Mr Li also assured Mr Albanese over China’s economic slowdown, amid fears it could drive the Australian economy into recession. “Premier Li was positive about China’s economic outlook,” Mr Albanese said. “He spoke about the rise of the middle class in China as well, which they hope...