On July 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Kuala Lumpur.
Wang Yi said that over the past three years, China-Australia relations have stabilized, turned around and achieved positive results. It proves that as long as the two countries uphold a correct positioning of their partnership, bilateral relations can develop steadily and continue to yield results. Australia's rational and pragmatic policy toward China serves the interests of both countries and conforms to the trend of the times. China is ready to work with Australia to make good preparations for the next stage of high-level exchanges, maintain the momentum of improvement, properly manage differences, and promote the development of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership with a more proactive approach.
Penny Wong said that Australia is committed to developing a positive and pragmatic relationship with China. Both sides are making every effort to prepare for high-level exchanges and look forward to achieving positive results. Dialogue and cooperation between Australia and China in trade, tourism and other fields have continued to make progress, and personnel exchanges have become increasingly active. Australia's firm commitment to the one-China policy remains unchanged, and Australia does not support "Taiwan independence". Australia is willing to engage in candid communication and deepen cooperation with China to promote the sustained and positive development of bilateral relations. Australia supports ASEAN centrality and stays committed to maintaining regional peace and stability.
The two sides had an exchange of views on issues including the South China Sea and the Ukraine crisis.