CANBERRA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Australia's High Commissioner to Britain and former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer Wednesday backed calls for China to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal, following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the agreement.
Downer, Australia's longest serving foreign minister, is the latest in a strong chorus of Australian support for China to join the deal, after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Trade Minister Steve Ciobo backed China's entrance into the TPP.
On Wednesday, Downer, who is accompanying Treasurer Scott Morrison on a diplomatic mission in Britain, said while Trump's decision was "disappointing", the remaining 11 nations shouldn't "throw in the towel".
"Our point is why would you give up? We want to see what else we can do," Fairfax Media quoted Downer as saying.
The respected diplomat said if the TPP nations decided to approach another nation to enter the agreement, China would be a "desirable" ally.
"'Twelve minus one' is one possibility, maybe adding other countries like Indonesia and China to the TPP and get that ratified, there are all sorts of options and we're not ruling any of them out at the moment," Downer said.
"Basically from Australia's point of view we want to reach out and achieve free trade with as many countries as we can, we already have a free trade agreement with China."
Downer's sentiments echo that of the government. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday said there "certainly is the potential for China to join the TPP", while Trade Minister Steve Ciobo said China was most welcome if it so desired.
"What China decides to do is ultimately, of course, a decision for China," Ciobo said.
SAO PAULO Cheap Angel Di Maria Jersey , June 12 (Xinhua) -- Star striker Neymar stroke twice to help five-time champions Brazil rally to beat Croatia 3-1 in the World Cup opener here on Thursday.
Midfielder Oscar scored an injury-time goal to seal the win for the hosts.
The most dramatic scene emerged in the 11th minute which saw the first goal of the World Cup. But it was an own goal made by Brazilian defender Marcelo.
Croatia midfielder Olic broke Brazilian defense in the left, and hit a low cross towards goal which was flicked on by Nikica Jelavic at the front post. Marcelo could not stop his feet in time and touched the ball home.
It was the first-ever own goal in a World Cup opener in history.
The early deficit pushed Brazil into the corner but ignited their fighting spirit. They controled the game soon with their brilliant individual skill.
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It was Neymar's fifth goal in his last six competitive games for Brazil. However, the Barcelona striker got the first yellow card of the World Cup for tackling Croatian playmaker Modric in the first half.
The second half witnessed a balancing start but the turning point came in the 71st minute when the Japanese Umpire Nishimura pointed straight away to the spot after Brazilian veteran forward Fred was taken down in the area by Lovren. Neymar took a stutter-step approach and shot to Pletikosa's right. The Croatian keeper managed to get a hand on Cheap Alec Georgen Jersey , causing a gasp from the crowd, but the shot was too powerful and found its way into the goal.
Neymar, no doubt the Man of the Match Cheap Adrien Rabiot Jersey , was substituted by Ramires on 88 minutes. But Brazil punished Croatia after the latter squandered several scoring chances.
In injury time, midfielder Oscar weaved his way through the Croatian backline and fired a low stirke from long range, catching Pletikosa off-guard.
Both teams fielded their strongest starting 11 and shared the same formation 4-2-3-1. Brazil were suprior in the statistics with 58 percent of ball possession and 9 shots on target against Croatia's 4. Brazil deserved the win tonight.
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