Thursday, December 14, 2000, updated at 16:57(GMT+8)
China
Vice-Premier Wu Bangguo Meets Australian Minister
Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Bangguo said Thursday, December 14, that the construction of information infrastructure will be a top priority in the new century and encourages cooperation with foreign companies in the sector.
Wu made the remark during a meeting with Australian Minister of Communications, Information Technology and Arts Richard Alston, who is here as guest of China's Ministry of Information Industry.
Wu said China and Australia are mutually-complementary in many areas and the Chinese Government encourages enterprises from the two countries to cooperate on the basis of mutual benefit.
Alston said Australia hopes to increase cooperation with China in areas including communications and e-commerce.
Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Bangguo said Thursday, December 14, that the construction of information infrastructure will be a top priority in the new century and encourages cooperation with foreign companies in the sector.