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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivers an address at the headquarters in New York.

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China’s new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong.

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More than a wolf warrior: China’s top diplomat begins Canberra charm offensive

Liu Jinsong’s first Australian speech was not a time to emphasise differences, but to accentuate the positive – and implore both sides to pursue deeper ties.