Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to expanding trade and green energy collaboration with Australia during a pivotal phone discussion with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on April 7, 2026. The leaders agreed to accelerate upgrades to their bilateral free trade agreement, aiming to enhance institutional support for cross-border business cooperation.
Premier Li highlighted China's openness to importing more Australian high-quality goods and proposed deepening partnerships in clean energy, new energy vehicles, and carbon reduction technologies. "China-Australia cooperation in the green sector holds great potential," he stated, underscoring shared goals for sustainable economic growth.
Prime Minister Albanese reaffirmed Australia's adherence to the one-China policy and expressed readiness to strengthen high-level exchanges. He confirmed plans to attend the 2026 APEC Leaders’ Meeting in China, calling it a milestone for advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The dialogue signals a renewed focus on balancing economic priorities with climate commitments, offering fresh opportunities for businesses and investors across both markets.
