Exclusive | China-Australia relations: Western Australia premier to visit Beijing, Guangzhou by mid-April on first China trip in 4 years
- Mark McGowan, Western Australian premier, will stop in Beijing and Guangzhou during a week-long trip to China, that sources say will take place by mid-April
- Amid improving bilateral and trade relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and trade minister Don Farrell are also expected to visit China this year
Western Australia’s premier is expected to make his first visit to China in four years by mid-April, and the trip is expected to include discussions about tourism development with officials and business representatives in Guangzhou, according to people with direct knowledge of the issue.
Mark McGowan, 55, is also expected to stop in Beijing during the week-long trip, which is set to come amid improving bilateral and trade relations between China and Australia.
“It’s still pending on who exactly he’ll be meeting in Beijing,” one of the sources added.
“In Guangzhou, the premier will discuss tourism development with officials and business representatives, including the direct flight route between Perth and Guangzhou.”
On Thursday, Australia announced that it will drop pre-departure coronavirus testing requirements for travellers arriving from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau by Saturday.