China’s Foreign Minister Heads to Australia Next Week

What’s new: Wang Yi is set to travel to Australia next week in the first visit Down Under by a Chinese foreign minister in seven years, the foreign ministry announced, the latest sign of the two sides trying to mend ties.

During the visit, which begins Sunday, Wang and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will hold the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson said during a daily briefing Thursday.