According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), on July 11 local time, Australian Prime Minister Albanese held a press conference before his visit to China, stating, "I am very much looking forward to meeting with Chinese leaders and visiting Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu."

On July 11 local time, Albanese held a press conference. ABC

A business delegation led by the Australian Business Council will also accompany the visit, including executives from companies such as Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue, and Macquarie Bank.

Albanese emphasized that one-quarter of Australia's jobs depend on trade, with approximately 25% of exports going to China, "which is larger than the combined trade volume of its next four trading partners, Japan, South Korea, the United States, and India."

"Maintaining good relations with China means jobs for Australia, that's it," said Albanese.

According to previous information from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, invited by Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Australian Prime Minister Albanese will pay an official visit to China from July 12 to 18.

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