September 24, 2026 — 5:27pm

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The days of the diplomatic deep freeze felt a long time ago as Beijing’s new ambassador to Australia rose to a podium at the Chinese embassy for a ceremony marking the assumption of his official duties.

Bonhomie was in the air on a dazzling spring day in the capital as Canberra’s diplomatic elite gathered to catch their first glimpse of Liu Jinsong, who presented his credentials to Governor-General Sam Mostyn last week. A soprano sung the soaring song I Love You, China ; waiters laid out a traditional Chinese…

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