澳大利亚大使陆克文(Kevin Rudd)将于2026年初离开, Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd is leaving early in 2026 to lead the Asia Society’s China Centre.

澳大利亚大使凯文·拉德在华盛顿工作了三年后,将于2026年3月31日提前辞职,成为亚洲协会的全球主席,并领导其中国分析中心. Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd is stepping down early on March 31, 2026, after three years in Washington, to become global president of the Asia Society and lead its Centre for China Analysis. 总理阿尔巴内斯(Anthony Albanese)证实了这一举动,赞扬了陆克文在加强澳大利亚UKUS(AUKUS)、确保朱利安·阿桑日(Julian Assange)获释以及推进经济关系(包括30亿美元的重要矿产交易)方面的作用。 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the move, praising Rudd’s role in strengthening AUKUS, securing Julian Assange’s release, and advancing economic ties, including a $3 billion critical minerals deal. 尽管过去曾受到前总统特朗普的批评，且对他的言论受到质疑，陆克文的外交努力得到了美澳两国领导人的支持。 Despite past criticism from former President Trump and scrutiny over former remarks about him, Rudd’s diplomatic efforts were supported by both U.S. and Australian leaders. 他的继任者尚未被命名。 His successor has not yet been named.