Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met informally with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at a gala dinner for world leaders.
It’s a significant development as work continues behind the scenes to secure a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The dinner was hosted by King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni and Prime Minister Hun Sen, for leaders attending the East Asia and ASEAN summits in Phnom Penh.
Albanese and the premier were seated near each other at the head table and had a brief conversation.
It was the first time he’s met Premier Li and the pair spoke about the 50-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between their two countries….