Theobo, the first Australian minister to visit China this year, described China as "a real global giant" in a landmark speech in Shanghai that night. (photo / < Australian Financial Review > screenshot)
Australian media sources, Tan Bao government has recently thrown an olive branch to China, in an attempt to repair Australia-China relations. Australian Trade Minister Theobo (Steve Ciobo), who is visiting Shanghai in China, praised China as a "real global giant" on the evening of the 17th, affirming China`s "Belt and Road Initiative" initiative. He also urged the two sides to work together and support each other to find a way to the other side of the ocean.
Theobo praised China as a global giant
Comprehensive, the Australian Financial Review reported that as the first Australian minister to visit China this year, Theobo described China as a "real global giant" in a landmark speech delivered in Shanghai that night. Its relationship with Australia has reached a more important stage.
Theobo expressed his admiration for China to business leaders at an awards conference at the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce-Western Pacific Bank (AustCham Westpac Australia-China Awards) on the evening of the 17th. "President Xi Jinping`s speech at the World Economic Forum (World Economic Forum in Davos) in Davos last year attracted the world`s attention," he said. "I remember in particular that he said, `you can`t go back to the harbor as soon as there`s a storm,`" he said. That will never reach the other shore. As for the partnership between Australia and China, if we find ourselves in rough waters, we should work together and support each other to find a way to the other side of the ocean and avoid wind and waves. "
Australia wants to participate in Belt and Road Initiative`s cooperation
The Australian newspaper reported that although Australia ignored China`s efforts last year to promote the alignment of Australia`s large-scale development plan in northern Australia with China`s "Belt and Road Initiative" initiative (BRI), In his speech, Theobo praised President Xi Jinping`s initiative. "A week ago, I flew to Beijing to attend the `Belt and Road Initiative` Forum for International Cooperation to ensure that the Australian government participated constructively and collaboratively in China`s iconic `Belt and Road Initiative` initiative," he said.
"the Australian government is working to identify and facilitate business opportunities to participate in the BRI initiative," he added. Australia can bring a lot of things. We hope to cooperate on projects that are in the interests of both countries. "
Theobo refutes the theory of Chinese economic aggression
It is understood that Theobo, who will visit Shanghai for a three-day visit, will attend the Australian rugby match between Adelaide Port (Port Adelaide) and Gold Coast team (Gold Coast) on the 19th. An agreement will be signed at the upcoming export summit.
Contrary to US claims that China`s "economic aggression" would harm US companies, Theobo said of Australia-China economic cooperation: "frankly, our partnership is benefiting both sides and making Australia and China richer. Australia is not making a profit at the expense of China, and China is not making a profit at the expense of Australia. "
As an active opponent of protectionism, Theobo said China`s investment in Australia was "moderate", in contrast to the "campaign of intimidation." "while we are witnessing stronger Australian investment coming into China, we want to see more," he said. Similarly, our trade flows have benefited both Australian and Chinese citizens from the relationship, and the prosperity of both countries has improved. "
