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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 19, 2025
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China, Australia vow to strengthen trade connections

Nearly 40 representatives from government, business, academia, media and cultural sectors gathered in Beijing for the ninth meeting of the China-Australia High-Level Dialogue, co-hosted by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the National Foundation for Australia..
✨ Key Highlights
China and Australia have pledged to enhance trade relations and cooperative efforts on climate change and global issues, marking a significant step in stabilizing their bilateral ties. This commitment follows the ninth China-Australia High-Level Dialogue held in Beijing.
- Australia’s cumulative trade surplus with China between 2014 and 2024 exceeded $600 billion, making China its largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years.
- The dialogue was co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, marking the first major engagement between senior figures since Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China in July.
- Future cooperation will increasingly focus on services, advanced technologies, and aged care, in addition to traditional sectors like coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas.
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