China-Australia Diplomacy Strengthens with Strategic Meeting in Johannesburg

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong held talks in Johannesburg, South Africa, a meeting arranged upon request and reported on the Chinese Foreign Ministry's official website. During the discussions, Wang Yi highlighted that under the guidance of both nations' leaders, bilateral ties have recovered momentum and achieved stability, a development well received by diverse sectors in China and Australia alike.

Wang Yi pointed out that returning the relationship to a healthy, stable course serves the common interests of both sides and resonates with the aspirations of their peoples. He stressed China’s readiness to cooperate with Australia to develop a more mature, dependable comprehensive strategic partnership, emphasizing respect for core interests and proper management of disagreements.

Acknowledging Australia’s reaffirmation of its adherence to the one-China principle, Wang expressed hope that Australia would continue to uphold these political foundations and its key concerns. He also underscored China's commitment to genuine multilateralism amid a shifting global landscape and opposed any actions that might reverse historical progress or lead to a "law of the jungle" scenario.

In response, Minister Wong recognized the positive strides in various areas of China-Australia ties, particularly noting the full restoration of economic and trade relations as an encouraging signal. She confirmed Australia's ongoing commitment to the one-China policy and its determination to work jointly with China on issues of shared national interest, strategic security, and international law while tackling global challenges together.