China welcomes Australian PM's speech

Beijing said on Wednesday it hopes Canberra will take concrete measures to promote bilateral ties after Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull sent out positive messages concerning the relationship.

In a speech at the University of New South Wales on Tuesday, Turnbull praised collaboration between Australian and Chinese scientists in developing technologies and said Australia is "committed to working with China's leaders to advance our comprehensive strategic partnership".

"We welcome China's remarkable success, and we have embraced its many opportunities," Turnbull said. In the speech transcript posted on his official website, Turnbull adds that Australia hopes to work with China on Belt and Road Initiative projects.