Chinese premier sees mixed success in Asia-Pacific charm offensive

SYDNEY - Chinese Premier Li Qiang has wrapped up a three-country tour of the Asia-Pacific region, boosting trade ties and rebuilding relations. But the trip also saw a reemergence of some thorny diplomatic issues.

Through this visit Li, the second most powerful official in China, became the first premier to visit New Zealand and Australia since 2017.

He wrapped up his trip with a stop in Malaysia, marking a