China, Australia strengthen green energy, tourism cooperation during Albanese’s official visit

 

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Australian mining and metals multinational BHP Group on Monday announced cooperation with Chinese leading battery manufacturers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) and BYD to accelerate its electrification of mining operations, as China and Australia eye strengthened cooperation during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ongoing visit to China.

Melbourne-based BHP said it has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with CATL and FinDreams Battery Co, a fully owned subsidiary of BYD Group, to collaborate on battery development for mining equipment and locomotives including rapid charging infrastructure, as well as energy storage and battery recycling, according to two separate press releases on its website.

The moves come as Albanese is on an official visit to China. According to the Australian Financial Review, top executives from BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue and Hancock Prospecting are among scores of business delegates travelling with Albanese.

Speaking before a meeting between Australian iron ore miners and Chinese steelmakers in Shanghai on Monday, Albanese framed green steel as a way to grow Australia and China's decades-long trade relationship, Reuters reported.
"Achieving the goal of the Paris Agreement would require the decarbonization of steel value chains, presenting an opportunity for Australia and China to progress our long-term economic interests," he was quoted as saying.

"Rio Tinto is working closely with our Chinese customers to support the development of low-carbon steelmaking technologies, leveraging Australia's high-quality iron ore and China's manufacturing expertise to drive real progress on emissions reduction," Kellie Parker, Rio Tinto Australia chief executive, told the Global Times on Monday. 

"This visit is a valuable opportunity to deepen collaboration between suppliers and steelmakers. We welcome the opportunity to participate in these discussions alongside the Prime Minister," Parker said.

China has been taking concrete steps toward its commitment to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. Over the years, the country has made remarkable progress in clean energy development, emerging as a global leader driving both domestic decarbonization and international sustainable development.

China and Australia have sound cooperation in traditional energy fields such as natural gas and coal, and green energy is an emerging field that has enormous room for cooperation, Ning Tuanhui, an associate research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, told the Global Times on Monday.

"Australia has abundant deposits of minerals including lithium, cobalt and rare earths, while China has technological advantages and rapid development in the new-energy industry. Given their complementarity, strengthened green energy cooperation is beneficial to both sides," Ning said, noting that China is a critical partner for Australia to boost energy transition and address climate challenges.

In addition to energy, Albanese also reportedly highlighted tourism and sporting ties with China during his visit - his second official visit to China but the first since his re-election in May. On Sunday in Shanghai, Albanese visited the headquarters of Chinese online travel platform Trip.com and witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tourism Australia and Trip.com, according to information the platform sent to the Global Times on Monday.

Video footage posted by ABC News also showed that on Sunday, Albanese took part in a morning workout at the iconic Shanghai Bund, accompanied by Shanghai Port FC's Australian coach Kevin Muscat, team captain Wang Shenchao and others. He was presented with a special commemorative jersey.

Amid increasingly stabilizing and improving ties between China and Australia over the past three years under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, Albanese's visit to China marks a pivotal step in further advancing bilateral economic and trade relations, Song Wei, a professor at the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Beijing Foreign Studies University, told the Global Times on Monday.

China has been Australia's largest trading partner, export destination and source of imports for 16 consecutive years. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect in 2015, has significantly boosted trade, with total trade surpassing $210 billion in 2024, according to an article by Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian published by the People's Daily on Sunday. 

Strengthening dialogue, expanding the scope of economic cooperation and increasing people-to-people exchanges will bring more tangible benefits to bilateral cooperation, Song said.

"Given the complex and volatile geopolitical landscape, frequent high-level exchanges like this visit are needed to build mutual trust and strengthen the resilience of bilateral relations," Ning said.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed the importance of Australia's ties with China during a press conference on Friday where he talked up his upcoming six-day visit to the country.

"I look forward very much to engaging with the Chinese leadership as well as visiting Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu," Albanese said, stressing that one in four Australian jobs depend on trade, with about 25 percent of Australian exports heading to China, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday.

"The relationship with China means jobs in Australia. It's as simple as that," said the Australian Prime Minister.

Analysts said that Australia, as an export-oriented economy, is highly dependent on international markets, with China being a crucial destination for its exports. Maintaining stable trade relations with China is essential for the growth and development of Australia's export-driven industries. Beyond exports, Australia also has substantial import requirements from China. A more diversified and balanced trade relationship has the potential to create new opportunities and stimulate job creation in Australia.

At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will pay an official visit to China from July 12 to 18, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website on Tuesday.

This would be Albanese's second visit to China as prime minister, according to a Reuters report. His 2023 visit to Beijing as prime minister broke a seven-year diplomatic freeze, and he emphasized the need for communication with China, despite differences between the two trading partners, said the Reuters report.

"China remains Australia's largest trading partner, accounting for almost one third of our total trade, and will remain so for the foreseeable future," Albanese said. "Trade is now flowing freely, to the benefit of both countries and to people and businesses on both sides. We will continue to patiently and deliberately work towards a stable relationship with China, with dialogue at its core," he added.

Days before he heads to China, Albanese told reporters in Hobart that "China's an important trading partner for Australia, 25 percent of our exports go to China… What that means is jobs, and one of the things that my government prioritizes is jobs," Bloomberg reported. 

China has been Australia's largest trading partner, export destination and source of imports for 16 consecutive years. In order to seek to strengthen ties with China, discussions this time will focus on global and regional issues, plus bilateral cooperation on areas including trade and tourism. China accounts for nearly 26 percent of Australia's total goods and service trade, news.com.au reported on Tuesday. 

The visit carries special significance as the start of the second decade of the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership. It also reflects Australia's desire to seek more reliable partners in an uncertain world order to create stability and certainty, with China being the obvious choice, said a Chinese expert.

Chen Hong, director of the Asia Pacific Studies Centre at East China Normal University, told the Global Times on Friday that Albanese's visit, which is longer than the usual two or three days, is expected to play an important role in regional stability and development, including upholding multilateralism and free trade. 

Economic and trade relations serve as a stabilizer and booster for China-Australia relations, promoting their development, Chen said, adding that the strengthening of bilateral ties further drives economic cooperation, creating a mutually reinforcing dynamic.

For example, China provides a vast and stable consumption market for Australian minerals, wine, beef, lobster and other products. Meanwhile, Chinese products such as electric vehicles and home appliances have a significant market in Australia, Chen said.

"The Business Council of Australia is organizing the trade delegation which will depart Australia on Saturday. There'll be a range of activities in Shanghai. There'll be businesses travelling from Australia, but also ones that are Australian businesses based in China. There's a very successful Chamber of Commerce…in Shanghai, and I look forward to the visit," Albanese said during a press conference on Thursday local time.

According to media reports, in Beijing, Albanese will attend the annual meeting between the Chinese and Australian Prime Ministers, the China-Australia CEO Roundtable, and will also meet with Chinese leaders. There are also reports that Albanese may attend the third China International Supply Chain Expo.

A 14-person business delegation will also accompany Albanese for the Australia-China CEO Roundtable, which will include leaders from industries representing banking, resources, tertiary education and food. 

This includes ANZ International's managing director Simon Ireland, BHP Australia president Geraldine Slattery, Fortescue Metals Group executive chairman Andrew Forrest, Rio Tinto chief executive Kellie Parker, SunRice chief executive Paul Serra and UNSW Vice-Chancellor and president Attila Brungs, according to local Australian media outlets.

The Australian Prime Minister will also visit Shanghai and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, where he will meet business, tourism and sport representatives and build on Australia's strong economic and trade links with China, according to a press release on the official website of the Australian prime minister on Tuesday local time.

Chen noted that Albanese's itinerary clearly indicates Australia's intention to deepen economic and trade cooperation with China, which brings renewed optimism for the future of China-Australia relations. Unlike his previous four-day visit, this trip spans a full week, highlighting its importance. The choice of destinations is also significant: Beijing for high-level dialogue, Shanghai for economic and trade exchanges, and the newly added city Chengdu, which reflects a deeper and more pragmatic cooperation between the two countries. 

Chengdu, known for its innovation in technology, services, and entertainment industries, will offer new opportunities for collaboration, Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, told the Global Times on Friday.

Beyond traditional areas of cooperation such as agriculture and mining, China-Australia collaboration is set to explore new frontiers. According to Zhou, the potential for cooperation in clean energy, green steel, finance, elderly care, and high-tech industries is vast. Tourism, steadily recovering since the pandemic, is another key area of cooperation that contributes to economic growth and people-to-people ties, he added.

At present, China has expanded visa-free entry to more than 70 countries. Citizens from these countries can now enter China for stays of up to 30 days without a visa. This list included Australian citizens, who since November were exempt from needing a visa for stays of up to 30 days, an extension of 15 days since it was first granted in July 2024. China has also long been a major source of international students and overseas tourists for Australia.

However, ahead of the anticipated visit, some voices in Australia are still attempting to magnify differences. Chen said these controversial voices do not represent the mainstream direction of bilateral economic and trade cooperation. It is normal for the two to have disputes, but the key lies in how to properly resolve them.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday that the visit comes as the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade. "Under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries and with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Australia relations have continued to improve," Mao said.

"China is willing to work with Australia to take this visit as an opportunity to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," Mao added.

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Malaysia to learn from China in applying technology in daily life in ways that benefit wide public: minister

 

Chang Lih Kang, minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia, speaks at the a parallel sub-forum at Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing on July 11, 2025. Photo: Li Hao/GT

China has done a great job in applying technology in daily life in ways that benefit all walks of life, and that's something Malaysia hopes to learn, Chang Lih Kang, Malaysia's minister of Science, Technology and Innovation told the Global Times, noting that the two countries have broadened technological cooperation in AI, nuclear energy and digital economy. 

Recently, China and Malaysia have signed several MoUs and documents on technological cooperation during the high-level exchange between the two countries, Chang, who is attending the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, told the Global Times on Friday. He gave examples, such as the two governments jointly allocating funds for six research and development projects, including artificial intelligence, advanced materials, clean energy, and more. 

"In addition, we have joint laboratories, including those under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," said Chang, noting that many of the projects outlined in the documents and MoUs have already been implemented or are still in progress.

The inaugural meeting of the China-Malaysia joint laboratory on oils and fats processing and safety, under the BRI, was held in June. This first-of-its-kind laboratory between China and Malaysia within the BRI framework is expected to bolster the palm oil trade and enhance broader industrial cooperation between the two countries, media reported. 

According to the joint statement between China and Malaysia on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future signed in April, both sides will fully utilize the intergovernmental Joint Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation, implement the China-Malaysia Joint Research Project and Science and Technology People-to-People Exchange Programme, jointly promote the establishment of joint research and development platforms such as joint laboratories, enhance cooperation on science parks and technology transfer, and continue to deepen the bilateral science and innovation cooperation in emerging technologies.

Chang said the scientific cooperation between the two countries also includes exchanges among scientists, academic institutions, and students, covering a wide range of areas, such as AI, nuclear energy, clean energy, and the digital economy.

The minister praised China for its success in applying technology to everyday life in ways that benefit different segments of the population. He believes this is a way of using technology to add warmth to civilization. If science does not help ordinary people, no matter how advanced the technology is, it is useless. "This is what we hope to learn from China," said Chang. 

Transnational collaboration is crucial in the scientific community. No single country can independently address the global challenges we face, such as climate change and food security. "In addition to bilateral cooperation with China, we also advocate for multilateral partnerships. Only by engaging more regions and countries in collaborative efforts can we truly tackle the pressing issues confronting the world," said Chang.

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China, ASEAN vow co-op amid global challenges

 

Partnership a crucial pillar for regional, world devt, stability: expert

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi joins hands with ASEAN foreign ministers for a group photo during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 10, 2025. Photo: VCG

China and ASEAN foreign ministers reaffirmed their wish for further cooperation and joint efforts to maintain regional peace and stability on Thursday during the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Analysts believe that China-ASEAN cooperation has now become a crucial pillar for regional as well as global development and stability, especially amid the US' sweeping and coercive series of tariffs. 

China has always been the most reliable stabilizing force in a turbulent world and the most dependable partner for ASEAN members to address challenges, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday at the meeting in the Malaysian capital. 

Noting that China and ASEAN share similar development concepts, common demands and integrated interests, Wang said that China regards ASEAN as a priority direction for neighborhood diplomacy and a pioneer area for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Wang also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, briefed the achievements of China-ASEAN cooperation and put forward four proposals.

Wang said that China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to practice open regionalism and true multilateralism and make greater contributions to regional and global governance.

In terms of win-win cooperation, Wang said that China is willing to work with ASEAN to build China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, implement the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to a high quality, and create a high-level free trade network.

While stating that China is willing to take the lead in signing the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone, Wang stressed that the South China Sea is the common home of regional countries, rather than a "gladiatorial arena" for major powers. 

China is willing to expand cooperation with ASEAN members in areas such as marine environmental protection, navigation safety, maritime law enforcement and key marine infrastructure, fully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and advance consultations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, Wang said. 

China is willing to continue to advocate dialogue, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations with ASEAN countries, Wang said.

The participating countries said that China has always been one of the most important dialogue partners of ASEAN, and they are willing to accelerate the alignment of development strategies with China, and cooperate under the Belt and Road Initiative at a high quality, according to the release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. 

They also said that they are willing to work with China to safeguard multilateralism and the multilateral trading system and jointly address global challenges, further strengthen unity and cooperation with China, jointly advance the modernization process in Asia, and promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.

"The China-ASEAN relationship is now a vital pillar for regional as well as global development and stability," Luo Yongkun, a researcher at the Institute of International Studies of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times on Thursday. 

Against the backdrop of tense major power relations and the impact of the US tariff war on regional development, the numerous consensuses reached between China and ASEAN on cooperative development and maintaining regional peace and stability align with the aspirations of all parties, marking a significant outcome of this foreign ministers' meeting, Luo noted. 

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, participants said they appreciate China's willingness to take the lead in signing the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone, and look forward to the early conclusion of the COC in the South China Sea by all parties. 

Ge Hongliang, Vice Dean of the ASEAN College at Guangxi Minzu University, told the Global Times that China and ASEAN have a shared vision for implementing denuclearization and the peaceful use of nuclear resources in Southeast Asia.

According to the expert, China's willingness to take the lead in signing [Protocol to the Treaty on SEAWFZ] demonstrates Beijing's support for ASEAN-led regional governance frameworks, which is of great significance to maintaining regional security order, particularly nuclear safety.

In addition, the positive stance of ASEAN countries on the South China Sea issue is conductive to establishing a platform for dialogue and communication between China and Southeast Asian nations on South China Sea matters, enhancing mutual trust, Ge added. 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to the region since taking office, according to Reuters. 

It comes as the US government rolls out higher tariffs against Southeast Asian nations. Washington has announced plans for tariffs on Malaysia and five other ASEAN countries, with Malaysia facing a 25 percent tariff, Laos and Myanmar 40 percent, Cambodia and Thailand 36 per cent, and Indonesia 32 percent, starting from August 1, the Straits Times reported. 

Addressing the opening of the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan hailed the enhanced China-ASEAN economic cooperation, saying that the signing of the ACFTA 3.0, which is scheduled for later this year, comes at an opportune moment, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama.

China and ASEAN remain dedicated to deepening ties and advancing regional cooperation, actively promoting the development of industrial chains that enhance regional stability, and bolstering the resilience of regional trade and investment, so as to counter the trade coercion and unilateralism from Washington, said the expert. 

In 2024, China and ASEAN had already been each other's largest trading partner for the fifth consecutive year, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Official data shows that the zero-tariff coverage rate between China and ASEAN has remained at above 65 percent. In 2024, bilateral trade in goods reached $982.34 billion, a year-on-year growth of 7.8 percent.

"Southeast Asian countries have many grievances against the US, perceiving its tariffs as a means of geopolitical coercion," Luo said, "While China's consistent and robust economic growth provides regional countries with confidence and stability."- Global Times

Chinese researchers set new world record for flat-top pulsed magnetic field

 

Researchers perform an engineering test in Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province on February 8, 2025. Photo: VCG

A Chinese research team has set a new record for a flat-top pulsed magnetic field (FTPMF) with a whopping 71.36 tesla, further consolidating the nation's international leadership in this field.

The achievement made on Friday by the research team led by Li Liang, a professor from the Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, surpassed the research team's own previous world record of a 64-tesla FTPMF set in 2018, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the university. 

High magnetic fields are among the most critical extreme conditions in modern scientific experiments, offering unique opportunities for discovering new phenomena and uncovering fundamental laws. 

Researchers worldwide have been highly active in conducting experiments under high magnetic field conditions, creating numerous original and significant breakthroughs in fields such as physics, chemistry, materials science and biology. 

Flat-top pulsed magnetic fields represent a cutting-edge direction in high magnetic field technology. With the combination of the advantages of both steady and pulsed magnetic fields, they deliver high magnetic strength with sustained stability, enabling unique experimental conditions for research such as nuclear magnetic resonance. 

To overcome challenges in magnet structural stability and precise control of high currents under strong electromagnetic forces, the research team has achieved breakthroughs in both materials and control systems. As a result, they set a new world record with a 71.36-tesla flat-top pulsed magnetic field featuring high stability (0.39 percent stability over 12.11 milliseconds), surpassing the current international level by 19 percent. 

Tesla is the unit of magnetic induction or magnetic flux density. One tesla is equivalent to 20,000 times the Earth's magnetic induction. The stronger the magnetic induction, the greater its potential in applications. 

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To date, researchers from over 141 universities and research institutes across over 30 countries and have completed more than 2,000 projects at the Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center, China News Service reported. 

Among the five key indicators of high pulsed magnetic field facilities, the Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center ranks second in the world with a peak field strength of 94.88 tesla, and leads the world in terms of other key metrics such as flat-top magnetic field strength, pulse repetition rate, measurement precision and magnet lifespan, according to China News Service. - Global Times

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Of AI, calculators and learning maths

 

WHILE teaching mathematics in two countries, Malaysia and China, I have noticed that the way students master this subject is deeply influenced by their own educational culture and assessment systems.

Scientific calculators and artificial intelligence (AI) are now part and parcel of the learning process. However, the students’ approaches to using these tools are still firmly rooted in the foundational values shaped by their respective systems.

In Malaysia, the use of scientific calculators is a standard practice among students at the upper secondary level.

Students are allowed to use them for mathematics and additional mathematics papers in the SPM exams, especially for questions involving trigonometry, logarithms or statistical calculations.

They do speed up calculations and minimise errors, but overly relying on them can sometimes lead to weaker mastery of basic computational skills and reduced understanding of the core mathematical concepts.

Teaching foundation students at Xi’an International University in China under the Universiti Malaya (UM) offshore programme revealed a very different learning system.

Many students there had never used scientific calculators before.

As they were preparing to pursue their undergraduate studies at UM, I made them use the calculators during lectures and assessments.

They were hesitant at first, but I could see their excitement when they tried to use the device.

Nevertheless, most of them continued to solve problems, such as multiplication, square roots and trigonometric expressions, manually and did so with remarkable speed and precision.

This comfort with manual computation stemmed from their early training and a system that actively reinforces such skills.

One of the main reasons for this is China’s national university entrance exam, Gaokao. Known for its intensity and competitiveness, Gaokao strictly prohibits the use of calculators in the mathematics paper. This policy is intentional; it aims to assess a student’s genuine computational skills, ensure fairness across all regions and backgrounds, and encourage deep mastery of mathematical principles without relying on technology. As a result, Chinese students are trained from young to memorise formulas and solve problems manually.

The outcome is a generation of students who possess strong fundamental skills and a high level of confidence when tackling complex problems using logical and structured steps.

Despite these systemic differences, global developments continue to impact both countries. Students in Malaysia and China are now turning to Ai-powered apps such as CHATGPT, Deepseek, Symbolab, and Photomath, and are becoming increasingly dependent on Ai-generated solutions without fully engaging with the problem-solving process.

To address this, I apply a simple yet effective approach in my classroom. Students are required to answer the questions using their own reasoning first before they are allowed to check or verify their answers using AI.

This approach trains them to think critically, assess their own solutions, and compare them with the output provided by AI tools. It also builds confidence in their conceptual understanding.

What I find most encouraging is how students respond when their answers differ from the Ai-generated ones. On several occasions, I have heard them say confidently, “I think my answer is correct. The AI is wrong.” To me, this is a clear indicator of authentic learning.

These students are not simply replicating solutions; they have internalised the logic, are able to explain their reasoning, and are not afraid to challenge the authority of a machine when they believe in their own understanding.

I fully support the integration of AI as a learning tool, but I also believe that solving problems manually and conceptual mastery of the subject – in this case mathematics – must remain the foundation of education.

Technology should enhance students’ learning but not replace their ability to think.

FATIN NABILA ABD LATIFF Senior lecturer Mathematics Division Centre for Foundation Studies in Science Universiti Malaya

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