On April 26, 2011, five cooperation documents between China and Australia were signed in Beijing. Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting Australian Prime Minister Gillard attended the signing ceremony.

The five documents include the ministerial-level joint statement between the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research of Australia, the memorandum of understanding on establishing China-Australia service trade promotion forum between the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, the memorandum of understanding on customs cooperation and administrative mutual assistance between the General Administration of Customs of China and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, the memorandum of understanding on strengthening tourism cooperation between the National Tourism Administration of China and the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism of Australia and the framework agreement on Karara iron ore project financing between China Development Bank and Karara Mining.

Prior to the signing ceremony, Wen held a welcome ceremony for Gillard and the two sides held talks later.

Gillard started her official visit to China after arriving at Beijing on the evening of April 25. It is her first visit to China since she took office as Australian Prime Minister. To strengthen trade and economic cooperation with China tops her visit agenda.

During her visit, Gillard will also meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and attend the China-Australia Economic Cooperation Forum jointly with Vice Premier Li Keqiang.