CIIE 2024 | Video Interview with AustCham China Chair

CIIE 2024 | Video Interview with AustCham China Chair

At CIIE 2024, AustCham China joined the largest-ever delegation of Australian companies attending, all eager to explore opportunities in the Chinese market.  在2024年中国国际进口博览会上,中国澳大利亚商会携手与史上最大规模的澳企代表团共同参会,每家参会企业都期待在中国市场寻求合作和发展的机会。 AustCham China Chair Vaughn Barber spoke with Yicai Media during the Expo, highlighting that there’s much for Australian companies to learn in China, particularly in areas like tech adoption and AI. 进博会期间,中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文Vaughn Barber接受了第一财经的采访,他表示,澳企在技术应用与人工智能领域等领域期待向中国取经。 Click the thumbnail above...

AustCham China at CIIE 2024

AustCham China at CIIE 2024

Today, AustCham China has been actively engaged at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, supporting our member companies and proudly highlighting the strength of Australian brands on the global stage.  今日,中国澳大利亚商会积极参与了在上海举行的第七届中国国际进口博览会(CIIE),携手众多会员企业,共同展现澳大利亚品牌的全球影响力。  Led by AustCham China Chair Vaughn Barber; board members Kitty Liu, Christopher Neil, Craig Pasch, and Helen Sawczak;  CEO Tian Zhang; and, COO Nathan Hou, our...

CIIE 2024 | AustCham China Members Lead the Way

CIIE 2024 | AustCham China Members Lead the Way

CIIE: Record Number of Australian Exporters Attend as Opportunity Beckons AustCham China plays an important role in helping our members engage with media at events like the China International Import Expo (CIIE). At this year’s CIIE, we assisted a number of AustCham Members to speak with Yicai Global.  中国澳大利亚商会在帮助其会员企业在进博会等活动中吸引媒体关注方面发挥着重要作用。今年进博会期间,我们成功促成第一财经全球对多家中澳商会会员企业进行深入采访,助力提升其品牌知名度。 The following is a summary, to access the full article, scan...

AustCham in the Media | Chair on Resumption of Beef Trade

AustCham in the Media | Chair on Resumption of Beef Trade

Positive news for Australian beef and veal importers as China has removed the final trade impediments on two Australian red meat packers. 中国近日解除了对两家澳大利亚红肉加工企业的贸易禁令。这对于澳大利亚牛肉进口商来说是一个好消息。 “This is a welcome boost for Australian exporters, producers, and farmers, reaffirming the importance of constructive and consistent engagement in strengthening trade relations,” said Vaughn Barber, Chairman of AustCham China. 中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文(Vaughn Barber)表示:“这对澳大利亚出口商、生产商和农民来说是一个可喜的利好消息,再次强调了建设性和持续性接触在加强贸易关系中的关键作用。” Effective December 3, this announcement...

AustCham in the Media|Comment On Visa-Free Transit Policy

AustCham in the Media|Comment On Visa-Free Transit Policy

China recently introduced a major update to its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days. The policy also increases the number of designated ports to 60 across 24 provinces, simplifying travel for citizens from 54 countries, including Australia. 近日,中国全面放宽优化了过境政策免签政策,将过境免签外国人在境内停留时间由原72小时和144小时延长为240小时(10天)。新政策还新增了21个入境口岸,目前共有60个口岸覆盖全国24个省市,简化了包括澳大利亚在内的54个国家旅客的入境手续。 Vaughn Barber, Chairman of...

AustCham China Meets With IDCPC CECC

AustCham China Meets With IDCPC CECC

On January 21, 2025, by arrangement with China Economic Cooperation Center (CECC), AustCham China’s Chair Vaughn Barber met with CECC’s Director Zhizhong Ke and his delegation. AustCham China’s CEO Tian Zhang, and COO Nathan Hou, also attended. 2025年1月21日,中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文应约会见中国经济联络中心主任可志忠及其一行,中国澳大利亚商会CEO张天粟及COO侯尧宸一同参加会见。 Mr. Barber emphasized the shared commitment among Australian businesses in China for a stable and robust China-Australia relationship and trading environment. He...

AustCham China at CCPIT Business Leaders Networking Reception

AustCham China at CCPIT Business Leaders Networking Reception

On January 17th, at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), AustCham China’s Chair Vaughn Barber, CEO Tian Zhang, and COO Nathan Hou attended the Business Leaders Networking Reception and CCOIC Foreign-Invested Enterprises Committee Annual Meeting. 2025年1月17日,受邀于中国国际贸易促进委员会(以下简称为“中国贸促会”),中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文,CEO张天粟以及COO侯尧宸一行参加了由中国贸促会和中国国际商会主办的中外企业交流会暨中国国际商会外资企业工作委员会年度会议。 We are grateful to the CCPIT for this opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in the Chinese...

CIIE 2024 | AustCham CEO on Debut of Australian Avocados

AustCham Foundation member, Avocados Australia, made its debut at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) last week, signing a AUD300 million trade memorandum with Shanghai Markets and further agreements with JD Super and the CFN Association.  中国澳大利亚商会的基石会员——澳大利亚牛油果公司,于上周在第七届中国国际进口博览会(CIIE)上首次亮相,与上海市场成功签署了价值3亿澳元的牛油果贸易合作备忘录,并与京东超市及中国食品土畜进出口商会达成了进一步的合作协议。 In an interview with Yicai Global at the Shanghai Markets MOU signing, AustCham China CEO Tian Zhang highlighted the immense potential in...

AustCham China at the CIIE Team Australia Reception

On November 4, 2024, AustCham China Chair Vaughn Barber participated in the “CIIE Team Australia Networking Lunch Reception” held in Shanghai to welcome the Australian delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE).  2024年11月4日,中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文在上海参加了“澳大利亚代表团中国国际进口博览会午餐招待会”,以此欢迎澳大利亚代表团参加第七届中国国际进口博览会。  Leading the Australian delegation was Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, who expressed pride in supporting a record number of Australian...