Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up Australia tour with visit to lithium processing plant
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has concluded his final day in Australia, after four days of discussions on lingering trade barriers, security concerns, as well as ways to strengthen business and bilateral relations. Mr Li visited a lithium processing plant in Western Australia. The state supplies more than half of the world's lithium, and China is one of its top customers. Lithium is a key ingredient in China's electric vehicle industry, but Australia shares concerns about China's global dominance in critical minerals. Olivia Siong reports.Â
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has concluded his final day in Australia, after four days of discussions on lingering trade barriers, security concerns, as well as ways to strengthen business and bilateral relations. Mr Li visited a lithium processing plant in Western Australia. The state supplies more than half of the world's lithium, and China is one of its top customers. Lithium is a key ingredient in China's electric vehicle industry, but Australia shares concerns about China's global dominance in critical minerals. Olivia Siong reports.Â
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