China News Service, May 18, according to the WeChat public account of the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson ’s Office, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian pointed out that he hopes that the Australian side will implement the statement of “respecting the boundaries of the Chinese side” and implement it from the interests of Australia. Bilateral relations and practical measures to deepen mutual trust between the two countries have created a good atmosphere for pragmatic cooperation between the two countries.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian
At a regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 18, a reporter asked: According to reports, Australian Prime Minister Morrison said recently that both the Australian and Chinese governments have drawn clear boundaries on matters that are very important to each other. Respect the boundaries of China, and hope that Australia ’s boundaries in foreign investment planning, technology, human rights, etc. are respected. No Australian citizen wants the Australian government to compromise on these important issues. These things can never be used to make transactions. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian pointed out that China always adheres to the development of friendly and cooperative relations with other countries on the basis of mutual respect and equality. China never does anything that harms others and benefits itself, but instead advocates seeking common ground while reserving differences and achieving win-win cooperation. At the same time, our determination to safeguard national sovereignty security and development interests is unwavering. It is hoped that the Australian side will implement the statement of "respecting the boundaries of the Chinese side" and put it into practice. It will really proceed from Australia's own interests and use practical measures to improve bilateral relations and deepen mutual trust between the two countries to create a good atmosphere for pragmatic cooperation between the two countries.