China News Service, April 22. According to news from the Chinese Embassy in Australia on the 21st, the Chinese Embassy in Australia stated that the Australian Foreign Minister announced that it would tear up the "Belt and Road" memorandum and framework agreement signed between China and the Victorian government of Australia.
The spokesperson stated as follows:
We express our strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the Australian Foreign Minister’s announcement on April 21 to tear up the "Belt and Road" memorandum and framework agreement signed between China and the Victorian government of Australia.
The "Belt and Road" is an economic cooperation initiative that always adheres to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and advocates the spirit of openness, tolerance, and transparency, which has brought tangible benefits to all parties involved.
The cooperation between China and Victoria, Australia under the framework of the “Belt and Road” is conducive to deepening bilateral economic and trade relations, promoting the economic development of Victoria, and enhancing the well-being of the Victorian people.
Australia's move is yet another unreasonable provocation against China.
It once again shows that Australia has no sincerity in improving China-Australia relations. It is bound to cause further damage to bilateral relations, and it is bound to shoot itself in the foot.