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Australian political and business figures: Expect to strengthen economic and trade relations with China. Xinhua News Agency, Canberra, October 15th (Reporters Wang Jialin, Qi Zijian) Several Australian political and business figures stated on the 15th at the 2026 Australia-China Chamber of Commerce Canberra Friendship Day event that China is an important economic and trade partner for Australia, and they look forward to strengthening economic and trade relations with China. Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell delivered a speech saying that for the past 20 years, China has been Australia's largest trading partner in both directions. Mutually beneficial trade benefits the economic development of both countries, and hopes that Australia and China will carry out more trade. He also said that the China International Import Expo is a valuable opportunity, and this year nearly 190 Australian companies will participate. The Australian government is supporting its domestic enterprises to expand economic and trade cooperation with China through the CIIE, with the support of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite, stated that while Australia supports the diversification of trade markets, it hopes to strengthen Australia-China trade links. The Australian government is committed to creating more business opportunities for enterprises, thereby benefiting the people of both countries. Rhys Roberts, National President of the Australia-China Chamber of Commerce, said that China is a world leader in fields such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar energy, and digital commerce. Chinese companies are fast-moving, have strong capital, and are increasingly going global. He called on Australian politicians to support maintaining a fruitful and stable economic relationship with China. Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said he hopes Australia and China will carry out more commercial and trade exchanges, creating more opportunities for Australian enterprises. National Party Leader David Canavan expressed anticipation for the deepening and consolidation of Australia-China economic and trade relations. In addition to agriculture and energy, the two sides can also strengthen cooperation in promoting regional development. The Canberra Friendship Day event was hosted by the Australia-China Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 220 representatives from Chinese and Australian political and business circles attending.
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