From 16 to 20 July, AustCham China participated in the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), showcasing the strength of Australia–China commercial ties through a delegation of leading member companies.
The AustCham pavilion featured prominent Australian and Chinese businesses including USCOM, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), DYIP Investment, Arafura, Dashang Group, Golda Wine Estate, and Golden Acorn. These companies presented their products and services across sectors such as healthcare, premium food and beverage, agribusiness, and investment, generating strong interest and fostering meaningful engagement with Chinese counterparts.
This year’s expo coincided with the official visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to China. Against this backdrop, AustCham China engaged with leading Chinese media outlets to highlight how the visit delivered positive outcomes for the business community.
“The visit sends a clear signal that both governments are committed to the stability of bilateral ties,” said AustCham Chair Vaughn Barber in an interview with CCTV. “For Australian businesses, that confidence translates into real investment decisions and long-term planning.”
Vaughn emphasized the continued role of the economic relationship as an “anchor of stability” within the broader bilateral framework. He pointed to the importance of new agreements signed in the areas of customs, agriculture, and tourism, which lay the groundwork for deepening commercial cooperation.
Referencing AustCham’s 2025 Doing Business in China (DBIC) Report, Vaughn noted that nearly 70% of surveyed Australian companies rank China among their top three global investment priorities. Over 70% also indicated that recent improvements in bilateral relations have positively shaped their long-term strategies in China.
While acknowledging that challenges remain, Vaughn underscored that both sides are demonstrating a shared commitment to dialogue, mutual benefit, and practical collaboration, particularly in areas such as green transition, healthcare, and supply chain integration.
Explore AustCham China’s full media engagement from CISCE through the links below.
Read or watch the full CCTV interview [link] to learn how the Australia–China relationship is evolving toward a new era of steady, strategic engagement.
Read more about Vaughn’s reflections with the Beijing Daily in Chinese here [link].
Watch the 1 minute interview with CRI here [link] to explore Vaughn’s perspectives on how Australian and Chinese companies and collaborate. 
Read the full 21st Century Business Herald interview [link] to explore Vaughn’s perspectives on how Australian businesses should approach collaboration with their Chinese counterparts.
Watch Vaughn’s full interview with CGTN here [link]. 
Watch AustCham China CEO Tian Zhang’s interview with People’s Daily here [link]
During the expo, AustCham COO Nathan Hou participated in the Haiken Group Supply and Demand Matchmaking Meeting, facilitating discussions on potential business collaborations.
Watch Nathan’s interview with HNNTV here [link] to hear about his reflections on the meeting and opportunity for collaboration in Hainan.
Read Vaughn’s full article with Global Times here [link] to learn about how AustCham China is supporting Australian businesses as they navigate a rapidly changing global trade landscape and deepen their strategic engagement with China.
Read the full article [here] to learn how AustCham China sees China as an indispensable part of Australian business strategy, with growing opportunities in clean energy, agribusiness, and education tech driving deeper bilateral cooperation.
Read the full article [here] to learn how AustCham China view the Supply Chain Expo as a vital platform for deepening Australia–China business ties in clean energy, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing, amid rising global interest and renewed bilateral momentum.
