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Billy Griffiths' *The China Breakthrough* recounts Gough Whitlam's groundbreaking 1971 visit to China, a time when the People's Republic was largely unknown and viewed with suspicion in Australia. This book examines the political daring of Whitlam's journey, which dramatically altered the landscape of Australian-China relations.
Griffiths explores the political theatre, intrigue, and enduring impact of this visit, arguing it was a pivotal moment in Australia's engagement with Asia and a crucial test of the Australia-America alliance. The book reveals how foreign policy was, remarkably, engineered from Opposition, changing Australia’s international standing forever. The author argues that Whitlam’s actions were courageous, rather than opportunistic.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and some initial pages folding) Softcover ISBN 9781921867644
