China, trade and the U.S. Marine Band are topics on the agenda for Australia’s state visit

US President Joe Biden has hosted Australian PM Anthony Albanese for a state dinner. “Nurturing our partnerships…is critical, especially in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden, President Biden’s wife, said on Tuesday. “Nurturing our partnerships and relationships with our allies is critically important, especially…in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden added during the preview of the dinner’s menu.