Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam Source: AAP
Forty-five years ago, Australia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with China as it emerged from a long period of isolation.
Forty-five years ago, Australia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with China as it emerged from a long period of isolation.
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