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We can all move forward through respect, cooperation and trade

By Hu Jintao - posted Monday, 3 November 2003


We are both key participants in the ARF and other regional security mechanisms.

China welcomes and supports a constructive Australian role in regional and international affairs.

We on our part will stick to our independent foreign policy of peace, acting forever as a strong defender of world peace and a persistent proponent of common development

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We are ready to join Australia and other countries in cultivating a secure and reliable international environment of lasting stability.

Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.

The complete reunification of China at an early date is the common aspiration and firm resolve of the entire Chinese people.

A peaceful solution to the Taiwan question serves the interests of all Chinese people, including our compatriots in Taiwan.

It also serves the common interests of all countries in the region, including Australia.

The greatest threat to peace in the Taiwan Straits is from the splitist activities by the Taiwan independence forces. We are firmly opposed to Taiwan independence.

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The Chinese government and people look to Australia for a constructive role in China's peaceful reunification.

There have been frequent exchanges between our two legislatures in recent years.

The Honourable Speaker Andrew and many lawmakers here have visited my country and saw China's changes and progress first hand.

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This is an edited version of the speech by Chinese President Hu Jintao given to Federal Parliament on 24 October.



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His Excellency Hu Jintao is President of the People's Republic of China.

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