Australia's new Labor government says China relations to remain challenging

Published: May 24, 2022 12:55 AM | Updated: May 24, 2022 4:05 AM

Australia's relations with China will remain challenging, Deputrime Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday amid reports the Chinese premier had congratulated the new Labor government on its weekend election victory.

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