He has been talking up the improving relations between Canberra and Beijing, but some obstacles remain.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has met with key Chinese counterparts in Beijing as part of a two-day visit to Australia's largest trading partner.
The resumption of the Australia-China Strategic Economic Dialogue is a significant move in repairing relations after years of hostilities.Treasurer Jim Chalmers, left, held talks with China's Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie. This is a nod to the demand by China for Australia's vast resources, including coal, iron ore and increasingly, minerals used for renewable technology.
Last year, two-way trade with China was worth $327 billion, according to federal government figures.
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