Sydney, November 6, 2023 – Today, Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic visit by former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam to China. He took to his official Twitter account, @AlboMP, to reflect on the significance of this milestone.
In his tweet, Prime Minister Albanese wrote, “It is 50 years since Gough Whitlam became the first Australian Prime Minister to visit China. Since he visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, much has changed. But what is constant is that engagement between our two countries remains important.”
This tweet not only highlights the historic visit of Gough Whitlam but also underscores the enduring importance of Australia’s engagement with China. It serves as a reminder of the evolving relationship between the two nations and the significance of diplomacy in the present day. (*)
