Group 1 - The signing of the memorandum for the review of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant step towards higher levels of trade liberalization and facilitation, occurring on the 10th anniversary of the agreement's effectiveness [1] - Since the FTA came into effect in 2015, trade between China and Australia has been growing annually, with Australia’s exports to China reaching AUD 212 billion in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, accounting for one-quarter of its total exports [1] - The Australian government is shifting its approach from ideological confrontation to pragmatic cooperation, recognizing the importance of the Chinese market for its economy, particularly in sectors like iron ore where major companies rely heavily on Chinese demand [3][4] Group 2 - The Australian government has committed to not seeking economic decoupling from China and aims to treat Chinese enterprises fairly, addressing previous concerns over investment restrictions [4] - The FTA has significantly benefited Australian industries such as health products and agriculture, with a reported 21.3% year-on-year increase in imports of health products from China in 2023 [4][7] - Australia is supporting China's hosting of the 2026 APEC meeting, indicating a desire to balance relations between the US and China while enhancing economic ties with Asia-Pacific countries [5][8] Group 3 - Key areas for future cooperation include clean energy, agricultural technology, and supply chain collaboration, with both countries having complementary strengths [8] - The ongoing issues such as the Darwin Port lease and 5G technology barriers remain critical challenges that could affect mutual trust and cooperation [8][10] - The success of the relationship will depend on Australia translating its commitments into concrete actions, including lowering market access barriers and maintaining consistent policies on sensitive issues [10]

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