China and Australia Discuss Relations, Seek Common Ground Amid Disagreements
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Chinese and Australian diplomats, Wang and Wong, met in Manila, with China urging Australia to uphold non-interference and abandon double standards, while both sides expressed a desire for positive growth in relations despite disagreements.
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Why It Matters
Chinese and Australian diplomats met on the sidelines of an Asean-led gathering, discussing their bilateral relations.
“Both sides should seek common ground while managing disagreements and foster a virtuous cycle of positive growth in relations, rather than allowing them to be disrupted or undermined by prejudice,” Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.
He also expressed the hope that Australia would uphold the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and abandon double standards, the foreign ministry said.
The two diplomats met in Manila on the sidelines of an Asean-led gathering of foreign ministers.
Wong reiterated Australia’s consistent approach towards Beijing, according to a transcript of opening remarks released by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.
Open Questions
- What specific disagreements were discussed?
- What specific 'double standards' was China referring to?
