China Premier to visit Australia today for the first time in seven years
www.abc.net.au
Officials, diplomats and police in Canberra are furiously preparing for Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who will fly into Australia later today at a crucial time for Beijing and the Australian government.

In short: Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to land in Australia on Saturday for the first visit by a Chinese premier in seven years.

A new visa scheme, pandas and trade deals could all be discussed during the official visit.

What’s next: The visit is expected to last four days.

  • @frankgrimeszzEnglish
    1•5 months ago

    15 day visa free is pretty short. USA offers 90 day visa free visits.

    • gilaEnglish
      2•5 months ago

      Only for citizens of countries part of the visa waiver program, which doesn’t include China. Neither is there any visa waiver program for Australians entering China

    • Aradina [She/They]OPEnglish
      1•5 months ago

      15 day is likely just to start things as relations improve. If the agreement is mutually beneficial, it’ll likely be expanded.