Tough questions for Chinese premier's visit as supporters and protesters clash

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The Chinese premier has been warmly welcomed by dignitaries at Parliament House in Canberra, while outdoors protesters have clashed over his visit.

Chinese premier Li Qiang was met with both warmth and hostility as he arrived in Canberra to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The highly anticipated visit by Beijing's second most powerful leader started with a ceremonial welcome, including a cannon salute, on the forecourt of Parliament House in Canberra.

"The battle here is going to be one of a whole host of specific granular policy areas where Beijing is trying to inch forward and get additional concessions from Canberra. "Canberra will be trying to hold the line, not give Beijing too much but also not once again enrage Beijing and prompt Beijing to impose trade restrictions once again.

 

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