Beijing on Good Progress Preparing for Olympic Games: Australian PM

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Beijing on Good Progress Preparing for Olympic Games: Australian PM

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Beijing is making good progress in preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games, said visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard Monday, when addressing a banquet with the presence of some 80 people from Chinese and Australian business circles.

Howard said he hoped that Beijing would make use of Australian expertise as it gears up for the 2008 Olympics, which he believes will be very successful.

He said he was pleased that Australian firms have won significant contracts in the lead-up to the Games, including those for the National Swimming Center, the training master plan, and the master plan for the Beijing Olympic Green.

Howard also mentioned the liquefied natural gas contract signed between China and Australia, saying, "Australia is a reliable quality supplier, with the capacity and experience to meet China's clean energy needs for years to come."

Howard said he "values the very strong bilateral relationship" between the two countries and "is looking forward to working with the new (Chinese) leadership to forge even closer ties."

The Australian prime minister arrived here Sunday evening for a three-day working visit to China.

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