On May 23, 2022, Premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory message to Anthony Albanese on his assumption of office as Prime Minister of the federal government of Australia.
Li Keqiang said in his message, the sound and stable development of China-Australia relations conforms to the fundamental interests and common aspirations of the two peoples and is also conducive to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. In the 1970s, the Australian Labor Party made the correct choice in establishing diplomatic ties with China, making important contributions to the development of bilateral relations. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Australia diplomatic ties. The Chinese side is ready to work with the Australian side to review the past, look into the future, and uphold the principle of mutual respect and mutual benefit, so as to promote the sound and steady growth of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership.