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Chinese Vice President Visits Australia, Mining on the Agenda

By Joel ScanlonJun 21 2010

Chinese concern over the Australian Government's proposed Resources Super Profit Tax (RSPT) is likely to be high on the communication agenda when Vice President Xi Jinping of China meets Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today. Mr. Xi who is slated to be the next President is to visit Australia on a 5 day trip.

His visit is the first from a high profile leader from the mainland after the arrest of Rio Tinto mining executive Stern Hu and the resumption of free trade talks. Stern Hu was arrested and jailed in Shanghai in March for taking alleged kickbacks.

The mining tax is likely to deeply engage Mr. Xi when he meets the Mandarin-speaking Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for formal talks in Canberra today. He will also attend a China-Australia Chief Executive's round table and a trade forum during the visit.

Mr. Xi, who is expected to succeed President Hu Jintao in 2013 is on the final leg of his four nation tour which also included Bangladesh, Laos and New Zealand.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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