China gets serious about Australia

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By Sushil Seth

Even though Australia remains a staunch US ally, a section of its political and intellectual establishment is keen on closer ties with China. And they are keen to promote them.

The appointment of a new Chinese ambassador to Canberra provides one such example. Paul Sheehan, a columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald, gave her top billing describing her as a "diplomatic heavy hitter," having been the director-general of the department of Asian affairs in China's foreign office. And he quoted her approvingly on the state and potential of Australia-China relations.

According to Fu Ying (??), the new ambassador, "Our relations are in excellent shape. There is so much potential. There are no fundamental differences between us."

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