Chinese ambassador begins Australia posting, says took bus to work
Chinese ambassador Liu Jinsong said he had taken a public bus in Australia and spoke with “ordinary” people on his way to his new posting in the capital Canberra. Liu arrived in Australia on Monday, saying in a statement on the embassy website that he felt “both honoured and deeply conscious of the responsibility”. He […]
Chinese Ambassador Liu Jinsong has begun his posting in Australia, stating he took a public bus from Sydney to Canberra for his new role. In a statement on the embassy website, he expressed feeling "honoured and deeply conscious of the responsibility". He recounted chatting with "ordinary Australians on board and thoroughly enjoying the experience".
The diplomatic relationship between Beijing and Canberra has improved since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took office, but tensions persist, such as Australia's condemnation of China's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific.
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