"Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to Australia signals a pivotal moment in China’s efforts to strengthen ties with a select few countries. The visit – the first by a Chinese premier in seven years – came with significant economic inducements. These included the loan of new pandas, the easing of restrictions on Australian produce, as well as Australia’s inclusion into China’s visa-waiver programme. This diplomatic outreach to Australia has been ongoing, exemplified by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China last November and Chinese foreign minister’s Wang Yi’s trip to Australia in March this year", says Sana Hashmi in her column.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/whys-china-going-all-out-to-woo-australia-its-a-deliberate-bid-to-weaken-quad-cooperation/2137552/