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Australia–China relations, often known as Sino–Australian relations, refers to the relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the People's Republic of China. The relationship between China and Australia has grown considerably over the years. Both countries are actively engaged economically, cultural and politically which spans numerous organizations such as APEC, East Asia Summit and the G20. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 21 December 1972. Today, China is Australia's largest trading partner. China has invested in Australian mining companies to help meet the needs of its growing economy. ==History== Diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China began in December 1972, after Gough Whitlam followed President of the United States Richard Nixon's lead in ceasing to recognize the government of Chiang Kai-shek.〔("Sino – Australia Relations" ), Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Australia〕 Since imperial times, Chinese people from mainly Guangdong province in southern China have migrated to Australia since the late 1700s and boomed in the Victorian gold rush era.〔Wu, C. (13 April 2006). Let us work to bolster Sino-Australian ties. China Daily, pp. 4–4. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/257871268?accountid=12629〕 Australia during the 18th to the early 20th century were colonies later dominion of the United Kingdom and focused her attention towards Europe and America. It was under the Whitlam Government that Australia began formal diplomatic ties with China in 1975 and downgraded its relationship with the Republic of China or Taiwan. Australia's ties to China include those of Hong Kong which date back to when both were under British rule. China and Australia were the final two bidders for the 2000 Olympics. Australia subsequently won and Sydney hosted the 2000 Olympics. Eight years later, China hosted the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Since the Chinese economic reforms initiated by the late Deng Xiaoping, Australia has benefited from the Chinese appetite for natural resources to modernise its economy, infrastructure and meet its growing energy demands.〔Sino-australian relations. (2011). Engineering and Mining Journal, (00958948), 59–62,64. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/900577689?accountid=12629〕 In 2009, it is estimated the trade and investment with China brings benefits under $4000 per Australian household, in 2011, this is estimated to be A$10,500 per household per year.〔 Australia is one of the few countries in the world during the Global financial crisis that was not in recession and experienced economic growth due to large demand and long term strong fundamentals from China. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Australia–China relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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