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MNI London: Chinese and Australian military officials met in Beijing today for the first Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue since 2019. 

  • An Australian government statement noted: "...both countries exchanged views on bilateral, global and regional security issues, as well as military transparency and communication. Australia reiterated the importance of all countries in the region operating in a safe and professional manner at all times to avoid the risk of miscalculation or escalation." 
  • The Chinese Minister of Defence said in a statement, "both sides agree to continue to strengthen strategic communication in defence, properly handle conflicts and differences, carry out exchanges and cooperation." 
  • The meeting is a significant milestone in an ongoing thaw between the two countries, since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in 2022 and subsequent lifting of trade restrictions in 2024.
  • The relationship between Beijing and Canberra is likely to be tested by US President Donald Trump's trade policy, which could seek to disrupt Australia's trade in high-quality iron ore to China.
  • The Australian federal election in May also appears set to return the Liberal–National Coalition back to power, and likely bring about a more hawkish China policy.   
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MNI London: Chinese and Australian military officials met in Beijing today for the first Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue since 2019. 

  • An Australian government statement noted: "...both countries exchanged views on bilateral, global and regional security issues, as well as military transparency and communication. Australia reiterated the importance of all countries in the region operating in a safe and professional manner at all times to avoid the risk of miscalculation or escalation." 
  • The Chinese Minister of Defence said in a statement, "both sides agree to continue to strengthen strategic communication in defence, properly handle conflicts and differences, carry out exchanges and cooperation." 
  • The meeting is a significant milestone in an ongoing thaw between the two countries, since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in 2022 and subsequent lifting of trade restrictions in 2024.
  • The relationship between Beijing and Canberra is likely to be tested by US President Donald Trump's trade policy, which could seek to disrupt Australia's trade in high-quality iron ore to China.
  • The Australian federal election in May also appears set to return the Liberal–National Coalition back to power, and likely bring about a more hawkish China policy.