China on Sunday (June 16) offered to send Australia two new pandas as the ties between the nations improve after years of tension. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who was on a visit to Australia — the first by a Chinese leader in seven years, made the announcement during his visit to Adelaide Zoo.

China's Premier announces new pandas for Australia during historic visit amid thawing relations

In a major sign of thaw in relations between Australia and China, the two nations opened their first high-level dialogue on Thursday (Sept 7) after a long hiatus of three years.

Australia-China thaw: First high-level dialogue in 3 years, PM Albanese confirms visit this year

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China's Premier announces new pandas for Australia during historic visit amid thawing relations

Australia-China thaw: First high-level dialogue in 3 years, PM Albanese confirms visit this year