Great potential seen in Beijing, Canberra ties

Australia state minister expects to work with China on shift to high-tech growth

Australia can work together with China toward a bright economic future, by building on their strong trade ties, especially in the pillar resources sector, said David Michael, Western Australia's minister for mines and petroleum.

Speaking with China Daily, Michael expressed confidence in China's high-quality development and innovation, highlighting the strong complementarity and win-win potential of China-Australia economic cooperation.

"From the projections I've seen, China obviously has a very bright future in terms of its growth … with Western Australia, we can both work together for the benefit of both our state and this country of China," Michael said.