Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Australia to prioritize its sovereign interests during high-level talks in Sydney this week, emphasizing mutual trust and cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Meeting with former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, Wang stressed that bilateral ties are “on the right track” and urged Canberra to act independently in policy-making. 🚀
“Australia is a partner of China,” Wang said, highlighting opportunities for win-win collaboration in trade, tech, and sustainability. He acknowledged Australia’s alliance with the U.S. but reminded leaders that “sovereign states must chart their own course.”
Keating, a vocal advocate for stronger China-Australia relations, praised China’s economic resilience, calling it “unstoppable.” He dismissed fears of China as a geopolitical threat, asserting confidence in the partnership’s future. 🌱
The talks signal a thaw in once-frosty relations, with both sides eyeing shared goals in green energy and regional stability. Could this be a new era for Asia-Pacific diplomacy? 🤔💡
