On 23 January 2025, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane Dr RUAN Zongze met with the Consul General of Japan in Brisbane Mr ISHIKAWA Katsutoshi.

Dr RUAN said that China and Japan are close neighbors. It’s important to maintain a healthy and stable bilateral relationship. China's high-quality development heralds a bright new future. Chinese modernization has made great achievements.

Consul General Mr ISHIKAWA said that Japan respects Chinese culture. China and Japan are close neighbors and important countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The two countries should strengthen cooperation and learn from each other.