Anthony Albanese heaps praise on communist China in gushing speech to Australia's journalists - and says it has the best economy in 'human history' By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:25 GMT, 25 January 2022 | Updated: 04:26 GMT, 25 January 2022 Viewcomments Anthony Albanese has praised China for 'lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty' in a gushing tribute to the Communist power. 'China deserves a great deal of credit for lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty,' Mr Albanese said during a speech to the National Press Club on Tuesday. 'They have achieved that. It's a great economic achievement, the likes of which we haven't seen, ever, in human history.' But the Labor leader said Australia's relationship with China will remain difficult even if his party wins this year's federal election. Albanese suggested Australia's policy toward a more belligerent China would not divide the parties during the campaign. Anthony Albanese has praised China for 'lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty' in a gushing tribute to the Communist power 'Whoever's in government, it will be a difficult relationship,' Albanese said. 'It will be difficult because the posture of China has changed. It is China that has changed, not Australia that has changed.' 'I don't blame the government and never have for the current circumstances,' Albanese added. More to come Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility