Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has wrapped up his diplomatic tour of Australia and New Zealand, which is expected to solidify and promote healthy bilateral ties with the two countries while also managing differences and attempting to dispel noise from third parties. What were the highlights of Wang Yi's visit? What has been the progress and challenges of China's relations with these two countries? What influence will the U.S. have on China-Australia and China-New Zealand ties?

Guests in this episode are Chen Hong, professor at East China Normal University; David Mahon, executive chairman of Mahon China Investment Management; and Warwick Powell, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute and chairman of Smart Trade Networks.