Hey amigos! 👋 Did you hear about the latest between China and Australia? It's been 10 years since they kicked off their comprehensive strategic partnership, and things are heating up—in a good way! 🔥
At the 2024 Australia-China Economic Cooperation Forum in Hobart, Tasmania (yep, that little island at the bottom of Australia known for its cute Tasmanian devils 😈), Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian shared some exciting news. He hailed the tangible benefits this partnership has brought to both countries. Think booming trade, cool cultural exchanges, and cutting-edge green tech collabs! 🌱⚡
Xiao highlighted how teamwork on solar energy has set a global example for green energy efforts. Plus, with more cultural and educational programs, the people of China and Australia are bonding like never before. 🎓🌏
He said, \"Since the establishment of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, our economic and trade cooperation has reached a new level, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.\"
Xiao also recalled the Chinese leader's visit to Tasmania, calling it a success story that boosted the China-Tasmania friendship and promoted mutually beneficial exchanges. 🤝✨
What's more, Xiao believes there's even more awesome stuff ahead! He suggests both nations should work together to strengthen traditional sectors like trade, energy, and mining, while also joining forces in areas like climate change, energy transition, and innovation. 🚀💡
And get this—Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff is all in! He shared that China is Tasmania's number one trade partner. In August alone, Tasmania exported goods worth a whopping 1.4 billion Australian dollars to China—30% of the state's total exports! That's a lot of salmon and cherries! 🍒🐟
Rockliff is gearing up for a big trip to China in November, visiting Shanghai, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Fujian Province (which has been Tasmania's sister state since 1981—talk about BFFs! 🙌). He's looking to expand partnerships in trade, tourism, arts, culture, and more. Sounds like an adventure! ✈️
So, here's to more friendship, collaboration, and shared success between China and Australia! Cheers to that! 🥂🌏
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Chinese envoy hails success of 10 years of China-Australia partnership
cgtn.com
