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Australian Defense Minister Pays Visit Amid Strained Ties

January 25 2019

China

Australian Defense Minister Christopher Pyne visited Beijing this week to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wei Fenghe, reports the South China Morning Post

A developed, healthy, stable and sustainable relationship would benefit both countries and the region as a whole, according to a statement released by the Chinese Defense Ministry. 

Pyne expressed a willingness to work towards such cooperation, according to the statement. 

The two were expected to sign a memorandum of...

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