国内英语新闻:Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd call for boosting China-Australia ties

He also said both sides should properly handle some sensitive issues, adding that respecting each other's key interest and major concerns is a vital basis to sustain the long-term healthy development of the China-Australia relations.

He said the issues like Taiwan and Tibet are concerned with sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security, which are vital principled issues related to China's key interest.

China appreciates Australia's adherence to the one China principle and respect for China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Xi noted.

He also said both sides should enhance communication and coordination on multilateral and global issues, so as to make more contribution to world peace and development.

Kevin Rudd, on his part, said the Australia-China relations are of vital importance to Australia, noting that Xi's current visit would push the development of bilateral relationship effectively.