Relations between Australia and China are set to thaw even further with reports a key meeting will be held on trade between the two nations as Labor looks to Beijing to end its sanctions.
Reports emerged on Friday Mr Farrell will speak with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, in the first such talks between the nations in about three years.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Mr Farrell told The Australian how he was looking forward to discussing the sanctions with his counterpart in Beijing"as soon as practicable".
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