Concerns remain as China's ambassador flags possible 'relationship reset'

The Chinese Ambassador to Australia has addressed the national press club for the first time, opening himself up to questions from journalists.

China’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian at the National Press Club in Canberra, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Ambassador Xiao Qian began with a conciliatory tone, speaking of a possible reset to the relationship with Australia.

But as questions began, the focus turned to Taiwan, leaving the Ambassador on the defensive, threatening to use "all necessary measures" to achieve the reunification of mainland China and Taiwan.