Australia's PM sees 'promising signs' of better China ties

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Nov 6, 2023. - AP

BEIJING: Australia's prime minister hailed "promising signs" of better relations with China on Monday, as he visited Beijing for landmark talks with Xi Jinping.

After years of deep rancour between the two trading partners, Anthony Albanese predicted a "constructive discussion" with China's leader and lauded recently improved trade ties.