Australian PM calls for more collaboration in Australia-China medical research in Chengdu: media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for more joint endeavors between Chinese and Australian medical technology researchers during his third stop in his China visit.

He has attended a Medical Technology lunch in Chengdu on Thursday promoting bilateral business deals in the space, including the manufacture of Australian-owned Cochlear hearing devices in western China, Australian media outlet SBS news reported.

"Australia is a world leader in medical research. And Australian and Chinese scientists are working together towards new breakthroughs. Today in Chengdu, we brought together leaders in the medical technology industry from Australia and China. Together, our two countries can bring new hope and better health to people right across the world," Albanese posted on X.

Albanese is paying an official visit to China from July 12 to 18, traveling to Shanghai and Beijing, with Chengdu marking the final leg of his trip. 

On Thursday, the Australian Prime Minister visited giant panda Fu Ni in Chengdu, who returned to China from Australia last year. Albanese wrote on social media that the "cute" panda is part of a "long-standing friendship between Australia and China."