China willing to improve trade relations with Australia

China is willing to work with Australia to find constructive solutions to related issues through bilateral or multilateral channels, said Wang Shouwen, vice-minister of commerce and China's international trade representative.

The Chinese official made the remarks during a meeting with Tim Ayres, Australia's assistant trade minister, at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 in Hainan province on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Commerce online statement.

Wang acknowledged that China and Australia are significant economic and trade partners who have recently made progress in their bilateral trade cooperation through joint efforts.

However, China is highly concerned about Australia's tightened security review of Chinese companies' investment and operations in the Oceanian country, said Wang, adding that the power of national security should not be abused. China hopes that the Australian side will handle related cases rationally and independently to strengthen Chinese businesses' confidence in cooperating with Australia.

Wang also expressed concern about Australia's anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures against Chinese goods, emphasizing that China is willing to work with Australia to find constructive solutions to related issues through bilateral or multilateral channels.

He hoped that both sides would continue to create a good atmosphere for China-Australia economic and trade cooperation and promote the continuous development of bilateral economic and trade ties.