Mark McGowan is set to become the first Australian state premier to travel to China since before the COVID-19 pandemic as tensions thaw between the two nations.
Western Australia’s premier has confirmed he plans to visit Beijing in late April to discuss the lucrative trade relationship between the two parties.
He also expects to visit Guangzhou to address the resumption of direct flights between Perth and the massive port city.
“It obviously needs approval from the Chinese authorities but that’s the plan,” McGowan told reporters.
“Reinstating direct flights and making sure that the relationships, particularly in relation to our major export industries, remain strong (is the priority).”…