Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai for his second visit to China, aiming to strengthen recently stable trade ties despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. ⁣ ⁣ Relations between Beijing and Canberra have been strained for a decade due to disagreements on national security and competing Pacific interests. However, affairs improved in December when China lifted its ban on Australian rock lobster, ending a trade war that began in 2017. ⁣ ⁣ Beijing's foreign ministry said earlier this week that ties between the countries "have continued to improve and grow" with the ministry spokeswoman stating "China hopes that through this visit, the two sides will strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust (and) expand practical cooperation." ⁣ ⁣ #china #australia #tradewar #tariffs #chinaaus #geopolitics #aukus #indopacific