the ceremony and welcome he's likely to get, a short while from now we should see li qiang coming out there, so we will keep looking out for that. this is the first visit by a chinese leader in seven years. mr li will also meet with australian prime minister anthony albanese today. it is something we are looking at because of trade ties and geopolitics will be key on the discussions. chinese premier li qiang is in australia for a four—day visit amid warming ties between both countries. he kicked off his trip on sunday, with a stop at the adelaide zoo to visit a pair of pandas on loan from china. he also met with foreign minister penny wong and a number of south australian wine exporters. china is currently australia's largest trading partner. last year, two—way trade with china grew over 9% to over $300 billion. we'll keep coming back to those visuals. i spoke with former australian ambassador to china geoff raby who explained the significance of this visit. to feel the chest, the relationship has effectively normalized and that is what china is looking for. beyond that, in terms _ ch

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet later in the firstremier in seven years. trade ties, regional security and a jailed australian writer are likely to be on the host's agenda. li is china's top—ranked official after president xijinping. his four—day visit marks a stabilisation in relations between the us security ally and the world's second—biggest economy, after a frosty period. on sunday mr li's visit began with some panda diplomacy at adelaide zoo, during which mr li said he'll send australia two new pandas. what he said he will be sending all show two new pandas. itruiith all show two new pandas. with me is max baucus. good to have you in the studio. are you seeing this big diplomatic coverage. i think it's very significant. it's notjust pandas but announcement of australia. it's announcement of australia. it's a breach that occurred not too long ago. it was a revelation of the wuhan virus. time is that 0k, we will not do that. you now things are back together. the countries in southeast asia, australia, vietnam for example, we have

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet in a few hours in the first such visit by a chinese premier in seven years. england start their euro 2024 campaign in style — they win their first game of the tournament, 1—0 with serbia. and the uk the campaign for the election is now halfway — we'll be taking a look at what the second half might have in store. welcome to the programme. we begin in australia where prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet later in the first such visit by a chinese premier in seven years. trade ties, regional security and a jailed australian writer are likely to be on the host's agenda. li is china's top—ranked official after president xi jinping. his four—day visit marks a stabilisation in relations between the us security ally and the world's second—biggest economy, after a frosty period. on sunday, mr li's visit began with some panda diplomacy at the adelaide zoo, during which mr li said he'll be sending australia two new pandas. for australia, the chinese premier is the first person hol

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet in a few hours inyears. england start their euro 2024 campaign in style — they win their first game of the tournament, 1—0 with serbia. and the uk the campaign for the election is now halfway — we'll be taking a look at what the second half might have in store. welcome to the programme. we begin in australia where prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet later in the first such visit by a chinese premier in seven years. trade ties, regional security and a jailed australian writer are likely to be on the host's agenda.

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang are meeting in canberra.inese premier in seven years.the two leaders are discussing trade and diplomatic ties, along with regional security issues. earlier, mr li made an offer at adelaide zoo to send australia two new pandas. two pandas already at the zoo are due to return home. the chinese premier's trip has also included a tour of winemakers in the famed barossa valley in south australia. beijing recently lifted tariffs on australian wine. the stakes for the two countries are high, with trade barriers by china on australian products costing exporters us$13 billion a year. but relations have since thawed, with prime minister anthony albanese's government adopting a softer diplomatic approach towards china. last year, two—way trade with china grew more than 9%, to some us$216 billion. now, china is by far australia's biggest trading partner, taking in over 50% of its exports last year — mainly iron ore and coal. former us ambassador to china, max baucus, told the bbc the visit is a key moment between the two

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet in a few hours — inst such visit by a chinese premier in seven years. in the uk the campaign for the election is now halfway — we'll be taking a look at what the second half might have in store. and he may be the heir to the throne, but he's also a dad. a royal father's day for the prince of wales. you're watching bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. we begin with football news. england have beaten serbia in their first game at the european championship in germany. jude bellingham scored the only goal in the first half. the real madrid player picked out a pass from bukayo saka. and these were the jubilant scenes at an england fan zone in london as the goal went in. gareth southgate�*s side are one of the favourites to win the tournament, having reached the final in the last tournament. they ground out a crucial win. it's the kind of game perhaps england may have drawn or even lost. if the four time that england have won the crucial opening game and they know who they can grow

this is the first time that premier li qiang decided to engage at this level in australia.ns about au5tralia have concerns about australia is far as investment regime and will be urging government for transparency, predictability and non—discrimination. certainly we will be wanting au5tralia certainly we will be wanting australia to reinforce its existing one china policy for that and we will certainly rai5e that and we will certainly raise concerns about the nuclear powered submarine arrangements.— arrangements. those are beijing's_ arrangements. those are beijing's expectation - arrangements. those are beijing's expectation forl arrangements. those are i beijing's expectation for the beijing�*s expectation for the australia, what about beijing military ties with countering beijing�*s growing influence in asia pacific? is at its height to enact tough tight rope to walk? ~ , ,., , , walk? absolutely. in the seven ears walk? absolutely. in the seven years since _ walk? absolutely. in the seven years since the _ walk? absolutely. in the seven years since the last _ walk? abso

qiang.e highest level chinese visit to new zealand in seven years. prime minister christopher luxon is trying to balance rights and security concerns with trade opportunities offered by beijing, which is the country's largest export partner. g7 leaders meeting in italy have agreed to use frozen russian assets to raise 50 billion dollars for ukraine. trade imbalances with china in particular concerns over industrial overcapacity and threats posed by artificial intelligence are also on the agenda. cedomir nestorovic is a professor of geopolitics with the essec business school, asia pacific and explains how much influence the g7 has. i do not expect anything concrete because it doesn't have any binding rule. however, on the other side, it is a rare occasion where we have seven countries coming together. but what is interesting is that they invited many countries too and india has been invited. but china did not. so they will discuss. it's a small club, but it lost the importance that it used to

qiang.highest level chinese visit to new zealand in seven years. prime minister christopher luxon is trying to balance rights and security concerns with trade opportunities offered by beijing, which is the country's largest export partner. g7 leaders meeting in italy have agreed to use frozen russian assets to raise 50 billion dollars for ukraine. trade imbalances with china in particular concerns over industrial overcapacity and threats posed by artificial intelligence are also on the agenda. cedomir nestorovic is a professor of geopolitics with the essec business school, asia pacific and explains how much influence the g7 has. i do not expect anything concrete because it doesn't have any binding rule. however, on the other side, it is a rare occasion where we have seven countries coming together. but what is interesting is that they invited many countries too and india has been invited. but china did not. so they will discuss. it's a small club, but it lost the importance that it used to h

and li qiang is in australia for several days and we will be keeping you across his tour there.. as you've been hearing the labour party will focus on the economy this week. the shadow chancellor rachel reeves is announcing new details about a seven point three billion pound green investment vehicle that labour intends to create after the election, saying it will help create hundreds of thousands of new industrialjobs. the conservative party meanwhile, has accused labour of not being clear about how they would fund their plans. let's speak to the independent markets analyst anna macdonald. good morning to you, anna. all the parties are starting this weekend ernest because the clock is ticking tojuly the fourth. it is not far away at all. we are getting the election detail from reform all. we are getting the election detailfrom reform uk. the labour, they are planning on boosting growth. it is going to be tough. whoever gets in government. because of the various challenges they are facing. various challenges they are facina. , , , ., facing. absolutely, it is going to be tough —

qiang.e highest level chinese visit to new zealand in seven years. prime minister christopher luxon is trying to balance rights and security concerns with trade opportunities offered by beijing, which is the country's largest export partner. g7 leaders meeting in italy have agreed to use frozen russian assets to raise $50 billion for ukraine. trade imbalances with china in particular concerns over industrial overcapacity and threats posed by artificial intelligence are also on the agenda. cedomir nestorovic is a professor of geopolitics with the essec business school, asia pacific and explains how much influence the g7 has. i do not expect anything concrete because it doesn't have any binding rule. however, on the other side, it is a rare occasion where we have seven countries coming together. but what is interesting is that they invited many countries too and india has been invited. but china did not. so they will discuss. it's a small club, but it lost the importance that it used to have b

chinese premier li qiang received a warm welcome in canberra early this morning amid but better ties between the nations, those are visuals from earlier when he arrived in his official vehicle. he will have a closed—door meeting with prime minister anthony albanese later in the day. on sunday premier li stopped at the adelaide zoo to visit a pair of panders on loan from china and met with foreign minister penny wong and a number of south australian wine exporters. to put the relationship and perspective from an economic point of view, china is australia's current largest trading partner and this is why. look at the figures, 2—way trade grew over 9% to over $300 million. i spoke with former australian ambassador to china geoff raby who explained the significance of this visit. the significance of the visit is that not only is it the first since 2017, but it marks the resumption of the annual reciprocal high—level visit exchanges. these started in the 1980s and continued until 2017 and they are resuming again. to the comments by philjust then, relations have normalised and that's what

chinese premier li qiang is in australia for a four—day visit omitted warming ties between both countrieshe is in the capital city of canberra where he will be meeting with prime minister anthony albanese. these are visuals from a short while but when the premier arrived. he kicked off his four—day trip on sunday with a stop at the adelaide zoo to visit a perro panders on loan from china. he also met with foreign minister penny wong and a number of south australian wine exporters. china is currently australia's largest trading partner. last year, two—way trade with china grew over 9% to over $300 billion. i spoke with former australian ambassador to china geoff raby who explained the significance of this visit. the significance of the visit is that not only is it the first since 2017, but it marks the resumption of the annual reciprocal high—level visit exchanges. he started in the 19805 exchanges. he started in the 1980s and continued until 2017 and they are resuming again. to the comments by philjust then, relations have normalised and that's what china is looking for. p, that's what ch

in a speech, chinese premier li qiang urged countries to oppose the "vicious cycle" decoupling from the world's number two economy. he also rebutted allegations that beijing was unfairly subsidising chinese companies making green technologies. eshwar prasad is a professor of trade policy at cornell university. he says decoupling is a real risk to china's technological ambitions. there are two important themes in this case, one as you correctly pointed out was about rebutting the notion that china has been protectionist or 25 to favour industries of the western economies like europe and the us are also counting on for their own electric vehicles and green energy revivals, but there was also a lot in a speech about the chinese economy itself, about how it is trying to move towards a more technologically sophisticated economy, how it is trying to deal with the root problem is, as he described it, besetting the chinese economy, and the two themes did seem to be linked in his speech, how technological upgrading could benefit from cooperation with other countries rather than conflict. �* , .

china�*s premier li qiang is in australia for a four—day visit — the first in seven years by a high—rankingback on track, based on mutual respect and cooperation opportunities. the australian foreign minister penny wong said mr li�*s visit was really important in stabilising bilateral ties. china is australia�*s biggest trading partner. thousands of people lined the streets of london for the trooping the colour parade where catherine princess of wales made herfirst official public appearance since announcing she was being treated for cancer. the princess joined the rest of the royal family at the annual event to mark the king�*s official birthday. the king — who is also having cancer treatment — travelled by carriage instead of riding on horseback as he has done in the past. charlotte gallagher reports. a much—anticipated moment — the princess of wales back in the public eye. all eyes on her for her first appearance since she announced her cancer diagnosis. she was a huge draw for the crowds in central london today. this is a day full of tradition and spectacle, but it�*s also about family.

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang are meeting in canberra.in seven years. the two leaders are discussing trade and diplomatic ties, along with regional security issues. earlier, mr li made an offer at adelaide zoo to send australia two new pandas. two pandas already at the zoo are due to return home. the chinese premier's trip has also included a tour of winemakers in the famed barossa valley in south australia. beijing recently lifted tariffs on australian wine. now live to katy watson joining us from sydney australia. very good to have you, katy. what more can we expect from the visit? i what more can we expect from the visit? ~ , , m the visit? i think this visit is about _ the visit? i think this visit is about a _ the visit? i think this visit is about a resumption - the visit? i think this visit is about a resumption ofl the visit? i think this visit | is about a resumption of a normal relationship between the two countries. up to 2017 the leaders used to visit each other. we haven't seen that for the last few years. this is very signif

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang have been meeting in canberraven years. the two leaders have been discussing trade and diplomatic ties, along with regional security issues. earlier, mr li made an offer to adelaide zoo to send australia two new pandas. the two pandas already at the zoo are due to return home. the chinese premier's trip has also included a tour of winemakers in the famed barossa valley in south australia. beijing recently lifted tariffs on australian wine. i spoke about the visit and the recent years of rocky relations between china and australia with bbc correspondent katy watson in sydney. 2017 when china was accused of interference here in australia and china responded by ending diplomatic visits and then in 2020 the previous government here in australia wanted an investigation into the origins of covid—19 and that angered china and china responded by banning certain inputs such as wind, as you said, and beef, and that's been, you know, there have been trying to get back on track now with the prime minister albanese when he cam

in a speech, chinese premier li qiang urged countries to oppose the "vicous cycle" decoupling from theairly subsidising chinese companies making green technologies. eshwar prasad is a professor of trade policy at cornell university. he told me decoupling is a real risk to china's technological ambitions. there are two important things in the space, one you pointed out was about rebutting the notion that china has been protectionist or favoring industries that western economies like europe and it us are counted on for their own manufacturing revivals, electric chips and green energy and so forth, but there is a lot in the space about the chinese economy itself, about how it is trying to move towards a more technology sophisticated economy, trying to do with the root problems as you described it, besetting the chinese economy, and did two things seem to be linked in the speech, how technology upgraded could and if it cooperation with other countries

in a speech, chinese premier li qiang urged countries to oppose the "vicious cycle" decoupling from thethat beijing was unfairly subsidising chinese companies making green technologies. eshwar prasad is a professor of trade policy at cornell university. he says decoupling is a real risk to china's technological ambitions. there are two important themes in this case, one as you correctly pointed out was about rebutting the notion that china has been protectionist or 25 to favour industries of the western economies like europe and the us are also counting on for their own electric vehicles and green energy revivals, but there was also a lot in a speech about the chinese economy itself, about how it is trying to move towards a more technologically sophisticated economy, how it is trying to deal with the root problem is, as he described it, besetting the chinese economy, and the two themes did seem to be

china�*s premier li qiang continues his visit in australia — the first in seven years — amid warmingangement on sunday was on panda diplomacy, visiting adelaide zoo, the home of china—born giant pandas wang wang and fu ni since 2009. the trip also included a visit to winemakers in the famed barossa valley in south australia. wine is one of the many exports that was hit by beijing�*s sanctions in 2020 that was was seen as retaliation for canberra�*s call for an international inquiry into the origins of coronavirus. the trade barriers imposed by china on australian products cost exporters us$13 billion a year. but relations have since thawed with prime minister anthony albanese�*s government adopting a softer diplomatic approach towards china. last year, two—way trade with china grew over 9% to some us$216 billion. now, china is by far australia�*s biggest trading partner, taking in over 50% of its exports last year — mainly iron ore and coal — according to the rcep tracker. li and albanese will hold talks on monday around issues of foreign influence, rivalry in the pacific and economi

chinese premier li qiang is due to head to australia this week after wrapping up a two—day tour of newlaide on saturday will mark the first visit to australia by a chinese premier since 2017. recent years have seen a softening of tensions between beijing and canberra, with australian prime minister anthony albanese opting for a more cooperative approach to china compared to his predecessor — scott morrison. i'v e i've been speaking to the former australian and bassett out to china. == former australian and bassett out to china.— out to china. -- ambassador. it's the first _ out to china. -- ambassador. it's the first time _ out to china. -- ambassador. it's the first time leather - out to china. -- ambassador. it's the first time leather the | it's the first time leather the chinese leader has visited new zealand before visiting australia. in the past, australia. in the past, australia was always first in new zealand and reflects a and importance in the relationship so this is a clear case of beijing signalling to canberra and wellington howard views the way in which the relationship h

china's premier, li qiang, says he'll send australia two new pandas, as beijing looks to cement improvinger in seven years. two pandas already at the zoo are due to return home. the trip also included a visit to winemakers in the famed barossa valley in south australia. a reminder that beijing has only recently lifted tariffs on australian wine. the trade barriers imposed by china on australian products cost exporters 13 billion us dollars a year. but relations have since thawed with prime minister anthony albanese's government adopting a softer diplomatic approach towards china. last year, two—way trade with china grew over 9% to some 216 billion us dollars. now, china is by far australia's biggest trading partner, taking in over 50% of its exports last year — mainly iron ore and coal. the two leaders will hold talks on monday around issues of foreign influence, rivalry in the pacific and economic opportunities, with executives from key sectors such as energy and green tech. 0ur correspondent phil mercer explained the significance of this visit. it is an enormous deal for australia. the

anthony albanese and li qiang met in a ceremonial welcome on the forecourt of parliament house.ust on the outskirts, though, protesters gathered during the 19—gun salute, some holding chinese flags, while human rights advocates protested against the visit. the two leaders have agreed across a range of non—binding agreements to stabilise their relationship, from climate change to trade and even panda diplomacy. here's what albanese had to say after their round table talks. he also exchanged views today on our region and the world, building our understanding of our respective positions and perspectives. australia advocates that we should all work together to promote original valance when a country dominates and the country is dominated —— original balance. i've made it as nations with different histories, political systems and values, we will co—operate with china where we can, disagree where we must and engage in the national interest. let's speak to ryan neelam, director of public opinion and foreign policy program at the lowy institute in sydney. good to have you on the program

australia's prime minister anthony albanese and chinese premier li qiang will meet in a few hours — ina look at what the second half might have in store. and he may be the heir to the throne, but he's also a dad. a royal father's day for the prince of wales.

we heard from the premier li qiang yesterday and he talked about essentially decoupling in the global send the global some -- global economy and xi -- supply chains into a disruptive spiral but we did not hear any clues really as far as policy directive which we are waiting for from beijing next month when we get the long-delayed third where the central committee of the communist party will essentially lay out economic priorities and policies for the long term for the next five years or 10 years so that will get clues but one thing he mentioned yesterday repeatedly was technology and self-sufficiency so that will likely be a big priority but that is a long-term strategy obviously. >> when it comes to china it is an issue of confidence and we know tensions with u.s. and china will likely go up in the lead up to the u.s. election. >> absolutely, that is another thing being discussed. i moderated a panel yesterday on the u.s. economy and where it goes from here. you cannot really have a discussion about it without also adding in trade issues with china. for almost an hour we discussed ex

also li qiang visited a vineyard in south australia and it was only this year that they would walk back. we've come a very long way in a very short time when it comes to arming relations between the two countries again. quick the significance is certainly there. where does the premier had next? paul: >> they are still there for just a little bit longer. feeding the governor general at the moment and then he will meet the leader of the opposition peter dutton for the first time today who overtook anthony albanese. the way he has a asia is perth. while there he will visit in that the mine. a hydrogen project. john would like to increase its investment in critical roles here in australia but from this trillion side, that is an area of some sensitivity. challenges still remain between the two countries. there also these military to military needs. both were raised in the meeting this morning and also the fate of the chinese australian do a national, he remains in detention in china within suspended death penalty. there is still a lot of dishes between the two countries to resolve or as anth

there is symbolism and li qiang simply stepping off the plane in australia.ay there. also significant that he went to a winery, given that the wine trade in australia was one of those industries heartened by china's economic sanctions that it imposed on a range of australian commodities, beginning back in 2020. but significant challenges lie ahead. we are expecting some fairly robust political talks when the chinese premier meets the australian prime minister on monday. national security, china's ambitions in the pacific, china's and person's in the south china sea, and human rights are likely to be included in those talks, but for now there is optimism that australia's relationship with its most important trading partner is finally improving, after years in the deep freeze. the prince and princess of wales have released an official photograph to mark father's day. the picture — taken by catherine on a beach in norfolk — shows prince william wearing a baseball cap with his arms around his three children. i spoke to our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, for