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Thursday, December 10, 2020, 14:03
China urges Australia to do more to enhance mutual trust
By Xinhua
Thursday, December 10, 2020, 14:03 By Xinhua

CANBERRA - The Australian Trade Minister's so-called concerns about China's adherence to China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) are totally unfounded, said a spokesperson with the Embassy of China in Australia on Wednesday.

"As a matter of fact, China has actively fulfilled its obligations under the agreement. Import tariffs from Australia has been lowered for six consecutive years since 2015. At present, about 95 percent of imported goods from Australia enjoy zero tariffs," said the spokesperson.

The Chinese embassy pointed out that more than 10 Chinese investment projects have been rejected by the Australian government under the pretext of ambiguous national security or national interests since 2018

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In contrast, the embassy pointed out that more than 10 Chinese investment projects have been rejected by the Australian government under the pretext of ambiguous national security or national interests since 2018.

"Since 2016, the Australian government has launched 25 anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese products," the spokesperson said. "These measures have undermined Chinese companies' interests and brought negative impact on economic and trade cooperation between the two countries." 

The spokesperson said ChAFTA, as an important part of the overall bilateral relationship, has brought opportunities and concrete benefits to both countries and their peoples.

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"A sound and stable China-Australia relationship serves the fundamental interests of the two sides. We hope Australia can do more to enhance mutual trust and bilateral cooperation in line with the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership so as to bring the bilateral relations back to the right track as early as possible." the spokesperson said.


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