Albanese says Australian and Chinese values are ‘very different’

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“We have different political systems but the engagements that I have had with China, with President Xi Jinping, have been positive, they have been constructive,” he said. “But we recognise as well we come with different political systems, very different values arising from that, and different histories. “We deal with each other on face value. My job is to represent Australia’s national interests. He is the leader of a different nation with different interests.” In a groundbreaking step towards stabilising the relationship, Mr Albanese met Mr Xi in Indonesia a year ago. That paved the way for this week’s historic...