Will the PM find a friend in China?
Jul 14, 2025•21 min
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Summary
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China is analyzed, exploring the delicate balance between improving trade ties while navigating tense relations and US demands regarding Taiwan. The discussion delves into US pressure on Australia's defence readiness and AUKUS. Additionally, the episode unpacks a leaked Treasury document revealing skepticism about the government's housing targets and budget sustainability, examining the Treasurer's reaction and the political implications for future policy debates.Episode description
China has rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
While our biggest trading partner is lobbing love bombs, our most powerful ally, the United States, is demanding truth bombs.
With more meetings to go will this diplomatic exercise help, or hurt, the government’s standing on the world stage and at home?
And an ABC Freedom of Information request has revealed a little more than Treasury, or the government, bargained for.
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
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