Beijing, September 9 (Xinhua) (Peng Dawei, Chen Tianhao) In response to Australian Prime Minister Albanese's statement that he will visit China later in 2023, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded on September 7 that China welcomes Prime Minister Albanese to visit China at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang and is willing to work together with the Australian side to make various preparations.
Regarding the future development prospects of China Australia relations, renowned Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras recently stated in an interview with China News Network that Australia should maintain good relations with important countries like China. "We should try our best to understand China's ideas and culture, which is of great significance for maintaining world stability and peace
Marklin predicts that as the relationship between the two countries gradually recovers, people will see a continuous recovery and improvement in the field of trade between China and Australia.
Marklin is a renowned Australian sinologist who is currently an academician at the Commonwealth College of Humanities and an emeritus professor at Griffith University. Since the 1960s, Marklin has been working and conducting research in China for a long time. He won the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2014.
Marklin observed that exports of Australian red wine and other commodities to China are about to warm up. In addition, two-way education cooperation between the two countries, including international students, will also rebound, and Australia is expected to welcome more Chinese tourists. Marklin stated that these are all signals that the relationship between the two countries is developing in a positive direction. He believes that the current Australian government has shown greater proficiency in handling diplomatic relations with China.
Although there are differences between China and Australia on some issues, Marklin believes that the relationship between the two sides cannot be defined as a "clash of civilizations".
I don't think there is a 'clash of civilizations' between them, "Marklin said. Although the interests or ideologies of both parties may not be consistent to some extent, if this leads to a' clash of civilizations', this view makes him feel 'very skeptical'.
This theory divides the world into several different civilizations and assumes that conflicts will inevitably erupt between them. I deeply suspect that this is not the true situation, and this theory lacks factual basis. Marklin also pointed out that the more difficult the relationship between the two sides is, the more prominent the significance of maintaining dialogue and cultural exchange becomes.
We countries must try to understand each other and work together on the international stage, "Maklin said. This requires Australia to maintain good relations with other countries, especially important countries like China." We should try our best to understand China's ideas and culture, which is of great significance for maintaining world stability and peace
Marklin also warned that the opposite approach to dialogue and communication is to approach China with an arrogant attitude, often playing the role of a teacher on issues such as "human rights". "This is a very bad practice and will only lead to conflicts.
When it comes to the dissemination of Chinese culture in Australia, Marklin believes that despite Australia's self positioning as a multicultural country, the dominant culture in Australia is still British and American culture. He hopes that more Australians can learn and appreciate Chinese culture.
Chinese civilization is a great civilization, with a brilliant history and a wealth of excellent ideas embedded in its cultural traditions. If Chinese culture could gain more attention in Australia, it would be a very good thing, "Maklin said.
In response to the negative impact of the United States' "small circle" in the Asia Pacific region on the security situation in the region, Marklin bluntly stated that he does not believe that Australia should absolutely rely on the United States in defense and other fields, and is following suit towards the United States. "To be honest, the United States has done a lot of very bad things
I don't want to see Australia relying too much on the United States in the defense field, so that we have to be forced to see China as a threat - China is not a threat to Australia! "Marklin said. (End)
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