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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila during the Asean foreign ministers' meeting. The two discussed Asean priorities and emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This was their 12th meeting, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Australia and China.

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Penny Wong met Wang Yi in Manila during Asean foreign ministers’ meeting.

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This was the 12th meeting between the two ministers.

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Penny Wong met with Wang Yi in Manila on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting.

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  • Penny Wong met Wang Yi in Manila during Asean foreign ministers’ meeting.
  • This was their 12th meeting, indicating ongoing dialogue.

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<p>Australia’s foreign affairs minister discussed the importance of peace in the Pacific at her meeting with Wang Yi in the wings of Asean. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a…

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Penny Wong met with Wang Yi in Manila on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers' meeting.

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The ministers discussed Asean priorities.

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The ministers discussed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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This was the 12th meeting between the two ministers.

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