In response to the positive factors in the Australian Foreign Minister's recent statement on China, foreign ministry spokesman zhaolijian said on the 19th that China Australia relations are facing both challenges and opportunities. He hoped that Australia would seize the opportunity to reshape its correct understanding of China and accumulate more positive energy for the development of China Australia relations. At the regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked: Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian said in an interview recently that the stabilization of Australia China relations is in the interests of both countries. If both sides are willing to do so, there is a way forward. China's four point proposal on bilateral relations is not surprising. Australia will deal with China in a thoughtful and diplomatic manner. What is China's comment on this? Zhao Lijian said that the healthy and stable development of China Australia relations is in the common interests of the two countries and their peoples, and is also conducive to maintaining peace, stability, development and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region. At present, China Australia relations face both challenges and opportunities. "It is hoped that Australia will seize the opportunity to reshape its correct understanding of China, adhere to the way of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and take practical actions to accumulate more positive energy for the development of China Australia relations." "China is willing to work with Australia in the spirit of mutual respect to promote the steady progress of bilateral relations along the track of comprehensive strategic partnership for the benefit of the two peoples." Zhao Lijian said. (Xinhua News Agency)