The 'drums of war' are receding, but Anthony Albanese still faces many uncertainties on his trip to China
- Written by David S G Goodman, Director, China Studies Centre, Professor of Chinese Politics, University of Sydney
Fifty years ago this week, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visited the People’s Republic of China, establishing a relationship that has become mutually beneficial in terms of economic growth and development to both China and Australia.
It was in many ways a bold step into the unknown. While the two economies are clearly complementary, their...