My Ambassador to Australia: Australia should look at China-Australia relations and Chinese warship-related activities from an objective and rational perspective
On February 27, local time, Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian was interviewed by China Central Radio and Television Station in Hobart, Australia. He said that Australia should view China-Australia relations and the related activities of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea from an objective and rational perspective.
Recently, Chinese naval fleets conducted drills in the international waters of the South Pacific, which attracted Australian attention. Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said that the two governments have communicated closely on the matter through multiple channels.
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian: Regarding this matter, China and Australia have been in close communication in recent times, mainly through diplomatic channels, including in Beijing, in Canberra and other multilateral occasions.
Xiao Qian said that the Chinese government's position on this matter is very clear. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense and a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued statements respectively.
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian: First of all, the Chinese military is very strict in discipline, consistently abide by international law and international practices, and respect the basic norms of relations between countries. The Chinese military's actions overseas are also carried out strictly in accordance with these spirits. The activities carried out by three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea were also given international reminders in advance in accordance with international practices.
In response to the reactions of some Australian media, Xiao Qian said that Australia should look at the related activities of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea from an objective and rational perspective.
