Australian treasurer, visiting Beijing, welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate its economy

In this photo released by Australian Treasury, Australia's Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks during a news conference in Beijing, Sept. 27, 2024. FILE -A view of the Central Business District in Beijing, July 30, 2024.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday welcomed Chinese efforts to stimulate its slowing economy, noting that its recent weakness has hurt Australia.