Why is Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan in China weeks after Dan Andrews appeared at V-Day military parade?

Charming students and greenlighting giant Chinese energy projects: just weeks after Dan Andrews’ parade photo call, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is wooing Beijing despite Canberra’s deep sensitivities about the relationship.

Charming students and greenlighting giant Chinese energy projects: just weeks after Dan Andrews’ parade photo call, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is wooing Beijing despite Canberra’s deep sensitivities about the relationship. 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Charming students and greenlighting giant Chinese energy projects: just weeks after Dan Andrews&rsquo; parade photo call, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is wooing Beijing despite Canberra&rsquo;s deep sensitivities about the relationship.&nbsp;
View an <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au/8531404edb14319f8423e182e883a165">edited transcript of this episode</a>, plus photos, videos and additional reporting on the <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

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What's with Jacinta Allan's China charm offensive?

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