China Want Australia-China Relation Back

Overview

There can be “no compromise” on the “one China” policy, the Chinese ambassador to Australia has warned, adding that Beijing is ready to employ “all necessary means” to prevent Taiwan from becoming independent. China wishes to repair its relationship with Australia over the matter.

As he urges the Australian-Chinese relationship to “get back on the right track,” China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has given a strong message to Australia to stop criticising Beijing’s military exercises near Taiwan.

In his Wednesday speech to the National Press Club in Canberra, Mr. Xiao stated that the Australian government shift presented a chance for a “reset” of the bilateral relationship.

His remarks came as tensions in Taiwan were rising following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week, when Australia joined the US, Japan, and other countries in denouncing Beijing’s military exercises in the area.

“It gravely undermines peace and stability across the Strait… China and Australia, we’re different in many aspects in history, in culture, in religion, in development stage and in political system.”

“Our policy is for friendly cooperation with Australia. We’re ready to work together” to repair this relationship.

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He went on to say China accounted for about 34 per cent of Australia’s total exports and imports in 2021, especially through the shipments of iron ore in WA.

Conclusion

Xiao said after a “good start” with the newly elected Albanese government, “there is an opportunity for a possible reset of relationship” between China and Australia. He said China was ready to solve trade disputes through the World Trade Organisation or “if the new government in this country is ready, to discuss it bilaterally”.