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StopTheGregSign Apr 7, 2026 +47

> “The Prime Minister and Premier Li agreed to increase government-to-government communication so that Australia and China are both working in support of regional energy security,” the government’s statement said. > The two sides agreed that high-level engagement was central to a “mature, stable and constructive relationship”, AFP reported. > Li said that their economic cooperation has “enormous potential in the long run”, adding that “both sides should accelerate the review and upgrading of the bilateral free-trade agreement”.

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Alternative-Key-5647 Apr 7, 2026 +94

So this is why they spoke Mandarin in Firefly...

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Paper_Clip100 Apr 8, 2026 +25

American soft power continues to erode

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donkeykong64123 Apr 7, 2026 +48

Australia has been reliant on China for energy imports for years. Likewise Australia exports metal and minerals to China. This is basically Australia seeking reassurances energy imports will continue uninterrupted.

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AdPure5645 Apr 8, 2026 +16

We export lots of grain for animal feed too, which China's own food security is reliant on. Pretty sure they have been trying to solve that one though.

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TurbinePro Apr 8, 2026 +5

The CCP is just a stickler for stocking up on food. Like it's a critical national policy for them. They'll probably continue to import Australian grain.

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Spiritual-Spend8187 Apr 10, 2026 +1

They did have a problem with famine at one point and the generation that lived through that is the one in charge. Its very likely in 50 years from now Australia's policies will be shaped around ensuring that we cant have the fuel prices spike like they are.

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Scottdg93 Apr 7, 2026 +56

Are right wing groups gonna claim China now owns Australia like they did to Canada when they just made a deal to drop some tariffs?

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mekanub Apr 7, 2026 +48

They already do. That’s despite the fact that the mining billionaires that fund the right have made all their money from selling ore to China.

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Jerri_man Apr 8, 2026 +9

Gotta keep the poors infighting

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AusToddles Apr 8, 2026 +4

They've been doing that ever since it was "revealed" (aka was known about for years but was being said as if it was some big shock) that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could speak fluent mandarin

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MooseWayne Apr 8, 2026 +2

They've been doing this since whitlam

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OffEvent28 Apr 8, 2026 +5

Asking for more Solar Panels perhaps? That would be a good trade, Ausralian minerals for solar panels made in China.

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randal52 Apr 7, 2026 +19

USA is about to bomb Australia next, aren't they?

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emptinessmaykillme Apr 7, 2026 +6

The emus hate everyone more.

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[deleted] Apr 7, 2026 +1

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emptinessmaykillme Apr 7, 2026 +3

F*** no they’re our defensive emus

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emptinessmaykillme Apr 7, 2026 +1

We also wouldn’t want to run the risk of the emus accidentally attacking Iranians

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BastardoBunny Apr 8, 2026 +2

Wait till you meet the cassowaries.

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Bulletloader Apr 8, 2026 +1

‘Won’t survive the wildlife’ And that just the women 😉

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HourPlate994 Apr 7, 2026 -6

We pretty much are the US already, with Pine Gap and other stuff. So why would they bother. Even have our own Florida with the NT, complete with wacky news headlines and crocodiles.

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Guyskee Apr 8, 2026 +4

Holy hyperbole, Batman!

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Zardoz_Wearing_Pants Apr 9, 2026 +2

IT'S NOT A WAR. please get your facts right 😉

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kirk-o-bain Apr 10, 2026 +2

There is plenty to criticise our government for here in Australia but their patient and intelligent diplomatic approach to trumps insanity has been very reassuring

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Shitadviceguy Apr 7, 2026 +4

Smart, makes sense.

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MachineSpirited7085 Apr 7, 2026 +3

is it confirmed that China would sell some to Australia or naur?

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truttatrotta Apr 7, 2026 +2

Trump just keeps on handing out wins to adversaries doesn’t he?

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