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AIIA National Conference 2019 - Senator Penny Wong's keynote speech

Published 14 Oct 2019

 

 

SENATOR THE HON PENNY WONG
LEADER OF THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY IN THE SENATE
SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
LABOR SENATOR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A NEW PHASE IN AUSTRALIA’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA

Australian Institute Of International Affairs
National Conference
Realm Hotel
Canberra

MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 2019

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(ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OMITTED)

Australia’s relationship with China is complex and consequential. China is, and will continue to be, of great importance to Australia, to our region and to the world.

The key question for Australia is how we best make the relationship work for us.

How do we make it work, knowing that China will always press for what’s best for it, just as we should always press for what’s best for us.

How do we make it work, in the context of strategic competition between our friend and ally, the United States, and our important partner, China.

How do we make it work, recognising that challenges may intensify and become harder to manage in the future.

Monday 14 October 2019 Senator Penny Wong complete keynote speech.

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Sky News, ‘Morrison accused of fumbling Australia’s relationship with China’