Chinese FM: China, Australia should jointly uphold multilateralism
2026-04-30 11:01:17 source：CGTN
April 29, 2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China and Australia should jointly stand on the right side of history and on the side of multilateralism, jointly uphold the global free trade system and maintain the stability and smooth functioning of industrial and supply chains, play a constructive role in the political settlement of hotspot issues, and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding the eighth China-Australia diplomatic and strategic dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Beijing.
Wang stated that people-to-people exchanges between China and Australia serve the interests of both sides, and both governments should further enhance mutual understanding. He hopes Australia will safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese personnel.
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