In 2024, Perth Media worked with the WA Chinese Chamber of Commerce. We were very privileged to work with WACCC to promote Premier Li’s Perth visit and attended the recent business forum.
From 2004-2009, I lived in Hong Kong. I raised three little children, surrounded by jungle and overlooking Lobster Bay, and spent a lot of time taking trains to Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Sometimes I shopped but mostly just walked, took photos and wrote short stories. Well aware that any insights gained only scratched the surface. The vastness and variety of China so immense. This month a representative of Long Dingbin – Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Perth – spoke for three minutes, at WA Chinese Chamber Of Commerce and Chung Wah Association’s excellent business forum on ‘Innovating for a Sustainable Future.’
Wang Zhufeng noted the Perth event was supported by the WA Office of Multicultural Interests and expressed “heartfelt gratitude” to Tony Buti. He appreciated the WA Government attached great importance to the local Chinese community and supported enhancing cultural exchange and people-to-people links between both sides.
“This year is the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s successful state visit to Australia and the establishment of the Australia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the bilateral relationship in the past decade. Despite challenges, mutual benefit has remained. Thanks to efforts on both sides, the China-Australia relationship has been brought back on the right track.”
He said the successful 2024 visit to WA, by Premier Li, brought a strong impetus back to China and WA relations. “China has remained as WA’s largest trading partner, largest export destination and largest source of imports. China is committed to opening up at a high level and sharing the fruits of reform with the rest of the world. China’s development is an important opportunity for Western Australia.”
Starting from Nov 30, 2024, ordinary Australian passport holders now do not need a visa to enter China if they stay for no more than 30 days for business, tourism and family visits. He hoped more “positive energy” would continue to be injected into Australia-China relations.
“We are willing to work with you and try our best to provide you with assistance.”
Overall the event was well worth attending and provided key insights into future trade. Various speakers were terrific and I look forward to learning more in 2025.
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