Let’s celebrate 50 years of China-Australia relations
Xiao Qian, China’s ambassador to Australia, acknowledges twists and turns in the 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Australia, but says a healthy and stable relationship is in the interests of both countries.
I took office as the Chinese ambassador to Australia at a difficult time for bilateral relations. This year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia. As Confucius said: “At 50, one knows the mandate of heaven.”
Looking back at the China-Australia relationship over the past half-century, despite many twists and turns, we have always managed to follow the general trend of history and seek common ground while resolving differences, which has promoted the bilateral relations to advance in the right direction.
