Beijing, China - April 29, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R), Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (L) shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Various of meeting in progress; attendees

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on bilateral relations in Beijing on Wednesday.

Han said that China-Australia relations have made significant progress over the past decade or so, which also witnessed ups and downs. China and Australia's adherence to treating each other as equals, seeking common ground and mutually beneficial cooperation while reserving differences, conforms to the fundamental interests of both sides, Han added.

He noted that China stands ready to work with Australia to implement the important common understanding reached by the leaders of both countries, hold on to the right direction for bilateral ties, strengthen alignment of development strategies, and enhance dialogue and exchanges, so as to build a more mature, stable and fruitful China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Penny Wong said that currently Australia-China relations have maintained a sound growth momentum, with steady progress in mutually beneficial cooperation, adding that Australia highly values its ties with China and will enhance communication and dialogue, expand pragmatic cooperation, and advance sustained development of bilateral relations.