豪 中国からの批判に、関係持ち直しを図る

防空圏反対声明の豪を中国批判、対抗措置も示唆

もうすでにその後があるようで、最大の貿易相手国を怒らせてはまずいと考えてか



Bishop acts to smooth China relations
SCOTT MURDOCH THE AUSTRALIAN DECEMBER 07, 2013 4:25PM

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi last night strongly criticised Ms Bishop for backing Tokyo and Washington's criticism of China's decision to establish a strict defence zone over the disputed Diaoyu Islands.

Mr Wang accused Australia of "jeopardising bilateral mutual trust'' and said "the entire Chinese society and the general public are deeply dissatisfied'' with Australia's comments, according to AFP.

In Beijing today, Ms Bishop said she told Mr Wang, over a four-hour dinner, that Australia wanted the "status quo" of peace and stability to be maintained in the region.

Ms Bishop denied the public criticism by Mr Wang, which surprised Australian diplomats, would damage the relationship between Australia and China.

China is now Australia's largest trading partner with trade worth $US130 billion ($143 billion) a year.

"Australia is keen to co-operate with a number of countries in the region on a bilateral relationship," Ms Bishop said.

"There are a whole range of areas where we cooperate with China, the important thing is for us to discuss these things in a civilised way.

"I'm confident the Australia and China partnership will continue to groww."

いったんは気まずくなった関係を持ち直すため、「中国とは協力しあえる分野がかなり多く、大事なことは、落ち着いて議論しあうことであり、豪州と中国の連携がうまく成長してくれるものと確信している、と。