Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Beijing on Tuesday. They charted a new blueprint for bilateral relations, focused on high-quality, mutually beneficial cooperation across trade, economic ties, and more.
Zhao said the NPC is ready to strengthen friendly relations with the Parliament of Australia, enhance experience exchanges in legislation and supervision, and provide a solid legal guarantee for joint projects. He also stressed deepening people-to-people ties to support long-term, sound, and stable growth.
Albanese responded that Australia is keen to deepen trade and economic cooperation, step up exchanges between legislative bodies, and expand people-to-people interactions. Both sides committed to jointly address climate change, properly handle differences, and move relations forward through dialogue and practical cooperation.
This high-level meeting marks a new chapter in Chinese mainland–Australia ties. For young global citizens, business innovators, and travellers, it points to emerging opportunities in trade, sustainability, and cultural exchange as both sides work to bring this blueprint to life.
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