relationship, not so much. - and in fact, in the recent- years, there has been criticism about perceived softness. towards china that has been german—led and german—driven and the eu not taking _ the stronger stance towards china. - that is gradually changing. ithink, though, she is| a titan of world politics and she will be dearly, - dearly missed on the world stage, not least for her- calming effects on negotiations when things have become prickly. i she is so unfussy, - she is so down—to—earth, she has a great sense of humour that she brings— to these things. from australia's point i of view, they will greatly miss her connection, - her ability to communicate with russian president vladimir putin. - she is well—liked in australia. fourth—most favoured - foreign politician, number one isjacinda ardern.