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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
CANBERRA, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), said China is willing to promote the building of a more mature, stable and productive comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia.
Zhao Leji made the announcement during his official visit to Australia from November 22 to 25 at the invitation of Senate Speaker Sue Lines and House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick.
During his visit, the Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee met with Australian Governor-General Samantha Mostyn and attended a working breakfast hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. He also held talks with S. Lines and M. Dick.
During his meeting with S. Mostyn, Zhao Leji said that under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Australian leaders, relations between the two countries have returned to the right track of stable and positive development in recent years.
According to the Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, China and Australia enjoy significant complementary economic advantages and have a solid foundation for promising practical cooperation. China, he added, is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Australia in all areas, contributing to the building of a more mature, stable, and productive comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
S. Mostyn, for her part, noted that positive cooperation has been established between Australia and China in areas such as trade, culture and education, and that bilateral relations continue to deepen.
The Governor-General noted that in 2026, China will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting, which will be crucial for advocating for and promoting multilateralism. Australia hopes for the success of this event, stated S. Mostyn.
According to her, Australia is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as green infrastructure, energy transition, climate change, and the protection of women's rights and interests.
During a working breakfast hosted by E. Albanese, Zhao Leji noted that China-Australia relations have taken a positive turn, with dialogue and cooperation in various fields being resumed and restarted, which has received widespread approval and support from the general public in both countries.
Zhao Leji emphasized that there is no fundamental conflict of interest between China and Australia, pointing out that China always follows the path of peaceful development, adheres to high-quality development, and expands high-level opening-up.
The Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee stated that China is willing to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation and share development opportunities with all countries, including Australia. He called for strengthening and deepening cooperation in sectors such as energy, mining, scientific and technological innovation, the digital economy, and infrastructure.
Zhao Leji recalled that issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xi Jinping, Xinjiang and the South China Sea affect China's territorial sovereignty and core interests, expressing hope that Australia will show understanding and respect for China's position.
E. Albanese noted that the foundation for developing Australian-Chinese relations is currently solid. He expressed Australia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with China and its support for China hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year.
Trade between Australia and China has grown rapidly in recent years, and exchanges in areas such as tourism, education, and cultural and humanitarian contacts help the younger generation to experience a different culture and develop long-term friendships, the Australian Prime Minister noted.
E. Albanese expressed the Australian side's intention to maintain regular contacts with China and promote the continuous sustainable development of bilateral relations.
During his talks with S. Lines and M. Dick, Zhao Leji stated that the NPC hopes to work with the Australian Parliament to implement the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, expand exchanges between legislative bodies at all levels, fully give full play to the strengths and advantages of the special committees and parliamentarians of the two countries, strengthen dialogue and exchanges, enhance the stability and effectiveness of cooperation, and provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries.
Zhao Leji briefed the Australian parliamentary leaders on the spirit of the decisions of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and spoke about the progress of China's opening up and expansion of domestic demand.
The Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee noted that the legislative bodies of the two countries can carry out exchanges and mutual learning in areas such as drafting legislation on foreign relations and creating a favorable business environment.
S. Lines emphasized that exchanges and cooperation between legislative bodies contribute to the development of bilateral relations.
She pointed out that dialogue is the key to relations between the two countries, and trade and economic cooperation is their foundation, also noting the great importance of stable trade relations for both countries.
According to S. Lines, Australia welcomes Chinese investment and intends to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest to the two countries.
M. Dick stated that the development of Australian-Chinese relations creates new opportunities for bilateral trade.
He noted the positive dynamics of exchanges between legislative bodies and the reciprocal visits between parliamentarians of the two countries over the past two years. M. Dick expressed hope for the further development of relations between Australia and China, as well as exchanges and cooperation between their legislative bodies.
During his visit to Australia, Zhao Leji also met with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli in Brisbane, expressing his expectation that China and Australia would deepen regional exchanges and cooperation to promote bilateral relations. After visiting Queensland-based natural gas and power company Arrow Energy, the NPC Standing Committee Chairman expressed hope for stronger economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries for mutual benefit and win-win results.
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