Aussie connection to grow stronger

China's swimming bosses are intent on sending the nation's best abroad for specialized training.

According to team leader, Xu Qi, relations between the Chinese association and Swimming Australia remain close despite rumors that the Aussies' governing body would ban coaches Denis Cotterell and Ken Wood from instructing Chinese swimmers.

Xu attributed China's record medal haul in London to training Down Under and said he expected the relationship to grow even stronger.