On 31st October, Consul-General Dr RUAN Zongze met with Mayor Tom Tate in Gold Coast.

Consul-General RUAN said, the successful conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the CPC marks that China has entered a new era, embarked on a new journey, and shouldered a new mission. It will bring new opportunities for the development of all countries around the world including Australia. The Report to the 20th National Congress of the CPC emphasized the promotion of green development, which is consistent with Australia's carbon emission reduction plan. We have great potential for cooperation in coping with climate change. The Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane is willing to actively assist the Gold Coast City in carrying out cooperation with China in various fields.

Mayor Tate said, Gold Coast has close ties with China and has established sister city relations with Chengdu, Zhuhai and Beihai. These relations have carried out many practical cooperation projects. It is expected that people-to-people exchanges between us will resume soon. We wish to deepen the cooperation in science, technology, education and other fields. Welcome more Chinese tourists to visit Gold Coast.