Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Australia on March 20, 2024, engaging in high-level talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Discussions focused on mending bilateral ties, easing trade tensions, and addressing regional security concerns.

Wang Yi clarified that the recent lifting of sanctions on Australian wine and the dropping of anti-dumping measures against Chinese wind turbines were not contingent upon any reciprocal actions.

The visit signals a potential thaw in relations, with plans for Chinese Premier Li Qiang to follow up with his own visit to Australia in mid-2024.

Protests outside the Chinese Embassy highlighted ongoing concerns about China's human rights record, with demonstrators calling on the Australian government to maintain scrutiny on these issues.