Kevin Rudd - relationship and friendship

"A strong relationship, and a true friendship are built on the ability to engage in a direct, frank and ongoing dialogue about our fundamental interests and future vision."

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"A true friend is one who can be a zhengyou, that is a partner who sees beyond immediate benefit to the broader and firm basis for continuing, profound and sincere friendship." ~ Kevin Rudd, Former Prime Minister of Australia

(Speech delivered - Peking University)