International relationsAustralia seeks to rebalance ties with China after three-year freeze
Foreign minister says Canberra must 'lower the heat' on potential Taiwan conflict
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong addresses the National Press Club in Canberra on April 17. © AP
MITCH RYAN, Contributing writer
MELBOURNE -- Buried in China's diplomatic deep freezer for nearly three years, Australia has faced an uphill battle trying to repair its rift with its biggest trading partner. But several recent breakthroughs show that Beijing and Canberra may be able to rise above their differences.