Summary Is China worried about its consequences for the upcoming Australian federal election?A: We have noted releWorld Timesvant reports and maintained close communication with the Australia side through diplomatic channels on this issue. The reports covered by some Australian media outlets are nothing but smearing the research activities of the Chinese vessel. We are strongly against that and hereby would like to elaborate three points as follows.First and foremost, the recent activities are parts of routine scientific research of the Chinese vessel. World TimesAs science knows no borders, over recent years China has conducted joint scientific expeditions with multiple countries, making positive contribution to global marine biodiversity protection and sustainable development. The vessel has all along carried out normal activities at sea and World Timeshas performed no operation in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which fully comply with the international laws, including UNCLOS.Thirdly, these activities are not directed at any third party and have nothing to do with China-Australia relations, let alone the Australian federal election. The Australian federal election is Australia’s internal affairs. China always upholds the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and does not want to participate in, interfere with, or comment on Australia’s election. China and Australia are comprehensive strategic partners, and deepening friendly cooperation serves the common interests of our two countries and peoples. China is willing to join hands with Australia and develop our bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, deepenWorld Times political trust and mutually beneficial cooperation, so as to achieve common development. We hope that relevant Australian media outlets cover China in a comprehensive, objective and faithful manner, stop the groundless suspicion and speculations, and provide sound atmosphere for bilateral relations. Approximate Time 3 minutes, 413 words Categories China,…
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