On 11 June, AustCham’s Chair, Vaughn Barber, and CEO, Tian Zhang spoke with “Invest Shanghai” to explore AustCham China’s latest 2025 Doing Business in China survey. The report, its most comprehensive to date, collected insights from 858 companies deeply engaged in bilateral trade and investment. It revealed that nearly 70% of surveyed foreign firms still rank China among their top three global investment destinations for the next three years. In 2024, over 75% reported profitability in China, with 51% experiencing year-on-year revenue growth.
China Remains Core to Australia’s Trade Future Amid Global Uncertainty, says AustCham Chair
On 17 June, Vaughn Barber, Chair of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), spoke with 21st Century Business Herald in Beijing, affirming that despite rising global trade tensions, particularly following new U.S. tariff hikes, Australia remains firmly committed to deepening economic ties with China.
James Laurenceson on Clean Energy Leading New Chapter in Australia–China Trade Relations
On 17 June, Professor James Laurenceson, Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, spoke with China News Service during the 2025 Australia–China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum in Melbourne, marking the 10th anniversary of the China–Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA).
AustCham Chair Highlights China’s Strategic Role in Australia’s Global Trade Strategy
On 20 June, Vaughn Barber, Chair of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), spoke with SFC Markets and Finance about the 2025 Doing Business in China (DBIC) Report and the outlook for bilateral trade. Despite global economic uncertainty, Barber reaffirmed that Australian businesses are not retreating from China, they are doubling down.
AustCham Chair and CEO reiterate that China Remains a Top Investment Priority for Foreign and Australian Firms
On 10 June 2025, China Daily spotlighted the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Doing Business in China report, which reaffirmed China’s position as a pivotal market for Australian firms. Based on responses from 858 companies, the report revealed that nearly 70% of foreign firms rank China among their top three global investment destinations, with over 75% reporting profitability in 2024 and one-third planning geographic expansion. AustCham Chair Vaughn Barber and CEO Tian Zhang emphasized deepening commercial ties, especially in clean energy, agribusiness, and F&B, while urging greater clarity in regulatory frameworks to support two-way investment.
AustCham China Chair: China market remains important
At the recently held 2025 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit, leaders from international organizations and chambers of commerce delivered a clear message: China remains a key player in the global trade landscape.
AustCham China Chair: China is a major trading nation and a global leader in many areas
The 2025 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit was held in Beijing on May 22, under the theme "Embracing the Era of Digital Intelligence, Advancing Development Together." Vaughn Barber, Chair of the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), attended the event and delivered a keynote speech.
AustCham Chair interview with People’s Daily
Vaughn Barber, Chair of AustCham China, was featured in a full-page special report by People's Daily—China's most authoritative newspaper—during the 2025 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit organized by CCPIT in Beijing.
