BEIJING, June 11 -- Vice-minister Yu Hongjun of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee met here today with Tanya Plibersek MP, deputy leader of the Opposition, deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party, and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development. 

Yu said that the CPC attaches high importance to its relations with the Australian Labor Party and is ready to continue maintaining and strengthening their exchanges and cooperation in various fields, so as to increase mutual understanding and promote continuous development of China-Australia strategic partnership 

On her part, Plibersek reaffirmed that the Australian Labor Party values its relations with the CPC and is willing to further deepen their exchanges and cooperation and make contribution to the development of a close and strong Australia-China relationship. 

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