China, Australia poised to boost relations

Australia has built a good relationship with China in recent years and there is no reason why that cannot continue growing as China transitions into its new phase of development by implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, experts say.

Data show China already is Australia's biggest trading partner, provides more foreign students to its schools and universities and has now overtaken New Zealand as Australia's biggest destination for tourists.

There are areas, however, in which Australia can build upon the relationship, especially in investment and infrastructure development. An example is Northern Australia, a significant food producer with the potential for much more with the right investment and infrastructure spending.