Chinese President Xi Jinping and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, with Xi emphasizing that the two nations have ‘no fundamental conflict of interests’ and share a pathway to stronger ties.
During their talk, Xi highlighted the importance of mutual respect and collaboration, stating that both countries are key players in defending economic globalization and free trade. ‘Adhering to mutual respect and seeking common ground will ensure our relations develop well,’ he said.
Xi also celebrated recent progress, including over 250 Australian companies participating in this year’s China International Import Expo—a record high. ‘This is a vote of confidence in our cooperation,’ he noted, urging further efforts to expand trade and investment opportunities.
The Chinese leader called for a ‘fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory’ business environment for Chinese companies in Australia while pledging to import more high-quality Australian products. Both sides agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to boost regional stability and global economic growth.
This meeting builds on last year’s discussions in Beijing, where Xi and Albanese laid the groundwork for improved cross-border cooperation. With tensions easing and trade thriving, the future looks bright for these Pacific partners.
‘This is a vote of confidence in our cooperation,’ he noted, urging further efforts to expand trade and investment opportunities.
