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Albanese to Meet Xi Jinping in Beijing as Trump Meeting Remains Uncertain

This unusual combination of engagements highlights Australia’s bid to maintain leverage with both superpowers during rising global tensions.

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Overview

  • Next month’s Beijing visit will mark Albanese’s fourth face-to-face encounter with Xi Jinping, underscoring deepening ties with China.
  • Talks with Trump on the sidelines of last week’s G7 collapsed after he withdrew over the Middle East conflict, leaving future discussions unresolved.
  • Albanese chose not to attend the NATO summit in the Netherlands, noting most Indo-Pacific Four leaders did not participate.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles represented Australia at NATO and may seek to engage Trump in the prime minister’s stead.
  • The upcoming Xi meeting comes at a pivotal moment as Australia navigates trade disputes and security partnerships with its key allies.