Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin Photo: fmprc.gov.cn

 

The Chinese side has received an appreciation letter from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, said Chinese Foreign Ministry when asked if China has got any feedback from the Australian side after Li sent a congratulatory message to his newly elected Australian counterpart.

A sound and stable China-Australia relation suits the fundamental interests and common aspirations of people of both countries, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Monday.

"Just as State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, there is no 'auto-pilot' mode to improve China-Australia relations, and a reset requires concrete actions," the spokesperson noted, wishing the Australian side to treat China and China-Australian relations with rationality and to meet China halfway with a spirit of mutual respect and common ground seeking while respecting each other's differences.

Premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory message to Anthony Albanese on his assumption of office as prime minister of the federal government of Australia on May 23. China is ready to work with Australia to review the past and look into the future to promote the sound and steady growth of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, Li said.