China News Service, Beijing, May 19 (Reporter Zhang Su) In response to Australian Prime Minister Morrison’s remarks on China-related issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded at a regular press conference on the 19th, saying that Australia cannot count on treachery, Undermining cooperation, while pretending to be innocent, slamming the blame, saying a few beautiful words and it was over.
He also said that the top priority is for Australia to do more things that are conducive to enhancing mutual trust between the two countries and promoting pragmatic cooperation.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhao Lijian.
Photo by Xue Wei
At the meeting, a reporter quoted Morrison's statement that the bilateral trade relationship between Australia and China has not completely collapsed, and that there is still great value, and asked China's comments.
"There is a saying in China called'pretend to be confused'." Zhao Lijian replied that the current China-Australia relations are facing serious difficulties. The root cause lies in Australia's gross interference in China's internal affairs, harming China's interests, and imposing unwarranted restrictions on exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields. , The responsibility does not lie with China at all.
"Australia cannot expect to betray its faith and undermine cooperation while pretending to be innocent, throwing blame, and saying a few beautiful words to pass." He said.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that China has always believed that a healthy and stable China-Australia relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples.
The most urgent task now is for Australia to face up to the crux of the frustration of bilateral relations, view China and China's development objectively and rationally, return to the right track of China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, and do more things that are conducive to enhancing mutual trust between the two countries and promoting pragmatic cooperation.
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