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Five New Members! CCCA Brisbane Charts New Blueprint for 2025
On March 28, China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) Brisbane Branch successfully held its 2024 annual summary conference. The meeting reviewed key events of 2024, outlined major activities planned for 2025, awarded certificates to new member companies, and recognized outstanding member enterprises and individuals for their contributions in 2024. Nearly 50 representatives from member organizations attended the event, which was hosted by committee member Ms. Zhang Yang. The conference began with a message from Consul General Ruan Zongze of the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane, who extended his congratulations and best wishes for the event. President Peng Zhengxin presented a report on the Chamber’s activities in 2024, financial overview, and key initiatives for 2025. Over the past year, the Brisbane Branch has focused on strengthening corporate governance and compliance, fostering sustainable business practices, enhancing bilateral cooperation between China and Australia, promoting cultural integration, fulfilling social responsibilities, and improving the Chamber’s internal operations to better serve its members. As a result, the Chamber has significantly increased its influence and cohesion. Looking ahead to 2025, the Chamber aims to further strengthen economic and trade cooperation, promote cultural exchanges, enhance risk management and compliance, and foster greater unity among members. It will continue... View Article
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CCCA Financial Industry Committee Supports Yellow River Cantata Australian tour
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, the China National Symphony Orchestra Choir presented a breathtaking performance of Yellow River Cantata for Australian audiences in March at the Melbourne Arts Centre, Adelaide Town Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. As a supporting organization of the event, the Chamber of Commerce Financial Industry Committee organized over 200 member representatives from Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney to attend the performances, witnessing this pinnacle moment of musical and cultural fusion while experiencing the enchanting charm of both Chinese and Western musical traditions. The tour offered audiences in all three cities a rich and immersive audiovisual feast. In particular, the performance at the Sydney Opera House, where the China National Symphony Orchestra Choir collaborated with the Australian Orchestra to present the iconic Yellow River Cantata, conveyed the echoes of history with its passionate and majestic expression. This remarkable performance demonstrated the cross-border appeal and profound impact of Eastern art. Member representatives who attended the concert highly praised the outstanding performance of the China National Symphony Orchestra Choir, stating that it was not only a world-class musical event but also a vivid showcase... View Article
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China-Australia High-quality Development and Economic Cooperation Forum
On the afternoon of November 15, the China-Australia High-Quality Development Economic Cooperation Forum was successfully held in Sydney, Australia. The event was jointly organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) and the Australia-China Business Council. Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Australian Trade Minister Farrell delivered video speeches. Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian attended and delivered a speech. More than 200 representatives from the Chinese and Australian political and business area attended, including Mr. Michael Heilemann, Head of the Asia Region of the Austrade Commission, Mr. Shen Wen, Chairman of the Australia China Business Council, Li Mang, Executive President of the CCCA and President of the Sydney Branch of the Bank of China, and Ms. Zhi Qiaoling, Chairman of the New South Wales Branch of the Australia China Business Council. Minister Wang Wentao stressed in his video speech that openness is a distinctive feature of China’s modernization, and China firmly pursues a mutually beneficial and win-win opening-up strategy. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for improving the institutional mechanisms for high-level opening-up, sending a clear signal of expanding high-level opening-up. China will continue to expand the depth and... View Article
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CCCA Financial Industry Committee held High-Quality Financial Support for Sino-Australian Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation Seminar
On June 9, 2023, the “High-Quality Financial Support for China-Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation Seminar” hosted by the Financial Industry Committee of the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) was successfully held in Sydney by the Sydney Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The main leaders of the member units of the Financial Industry Committee attended the meeting, and Chen Min, Secretary-General of CCCA, and Fan Shilei, Chief Representative of the South Pacific Representative Office of the People’s Bank of China, attended as special guests. ICBC Sydney Branch hosted the seminar. Chen Jianyu, Chairman of the Financial Industry Committee and General Manager of ICBC Sydney Branch, shared the recent development of China-Australia economic and trade relations, as well as relevant research data and trend analysis of Chinese companies’ investment in Australia. Representatives of other institutions participating in the meeting held in-depth discussions on topics such as measures, opportunities and challenges of financial support for China-Australia economic and trade exchanges, and development ideas for the steady operation of overseas institutions. The atmosphere was warm. The delegates unanimously stated that while achieving their own healthy development, Chinese financial institutions in Australia should also comply with the demands of... View Article
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CCCA Sydney Branch Members Gathering at Canoelands Orchard
In the golden autumn with warm sunshine of Sydney, General Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) Sydney Branch organized the first outdoor activity for members in 2023. Committee members of the Sydney Branch and members from other units gathered in Orchard Orchard Farm on Saturday, April 1. The orchard was full of greenery, and President Ms Ren Li warmly welcomed and thanked the members for their active participation. She said that the theme of this event is “Meet in Sydney, Harvest Golden Autumn”. She hopes that everyone will strengthen communication and interaction in today’s event. She also hopes that members will gain friendship through the platform and various activities of the Sydney branch. On the day, it started with the exciting group game competition. Instructed by the team leader, members of each group united, worked together, and completed many challenges such as alphabet games, team tasks, and riddle quiz. In the game, everyone goes from being acquainted with each other to being a tacit teammate. At the end of the competition, Secretary-General Mr Chen Min announced the results. Vice President Yang Xianjun presented the prize sponsored by China Eastern Airlines Australia to the winning teams – China Eastern Airlines aircraft... View Article
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CCCA Adelaide Branch, ACBC South Australia Branch, Shandong Economic and Trade Representative Office in Oceania, and China-Australia Youth Leaders Association jointly held the Spring Festival celebration
In the afternoon of February 16, 2022, CCCA Adelaide Branch, ACBC South Australia Branch, Shandong Economic and Trade Representative Office in Oceania, and China-Australia Youth Leaders Association jointly organized the South Australia Business Chinese New Year Celebrations. Kong Xiaoan (Sean), Chairman of ACBC South Australia Branch delivered a speech and pointed out that despite facing some difficulties and challenges in the past year, the business communities of China and South Australia have maintained close and strong cooperation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and China. ACBC South Australia will, as always, strengthen friendly relations with the Chinese business community, focus on the consensus and common interests of both sides, continue to promote cooperation in various fields such as low-carbon economy, and continue to achieve mutually beneficial and win-win results. Mr Li Suo, Vice President of the Adelaide Branch of the China General Chamber of Commerce in Australia, extended Spring Festival greetings to the guests attending the event. He said that a healthy and stable China-Australia relationship conforms to the common interests of both sides. Friendship and cooperation are the consensus of the Chinese and South Australian business communities. And the two will... View Article
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CCCA National Energy Commission hosts carbon peak and neutrality webinar
To deeply understand carbon peak and neutrality, evaluate the movement trend of main target market for the future and bring ideas to engergy resource company of Australia, on 19th November 2021, CCCA national energy commission hosted webinar with topic as focus carbon peak and neutrality and provide energy to future. Consulate General Ye Wei, Economic and Commercial Office of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney, president of National Energy Commission Zhang Ning, vice-president Xia WenZhe and Guo TingHu and 150 heads and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises in Australia’s resources, energy, finance, etc., participated in this online event. In his opening speech, President Zhang Ning pointed out that the just-concluded Glasgow Summit has once again made the energy industry a hot spot. How do energy and resource companies view the contradiction between energy scarcity and safety? How to not only strive to achieve the dual-carbon goal, but also ensure the supply and safety of energy? How to find new ways of survival and development in the midst of contradictions? This is a strategic issue that we must face under the new situation. For a long time to come, industry development risks and opportunities coexist, challenges and... View Article
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CCCA Association of Women Entrepreneurs hosted “Achieve Carbon Neutrality” event
On 16th July 2021, hosted by CCCA Association of Women Entrepreneurs, CECEP Wind Power (Australia) Holding Pty Ltd and China Telecom (Australia) Pty Ltd co-organized the online event named ‘Achieve Carbon Neutrality – Online Micro-Landscape Plant Production’ . At the beginning, Ms. Ye Xuan, Chairman of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs extended a warm welcome to the new members, Ms. Ren Li, General Manager of Bank of China Sydney Branch, and Ms. Tina Hua, Partner of Tahota Law Firm, and gave thanks to General Secretary of CCCA Wang Guannan for ongoing support. At present, more than 120 countries and regions in the world have proposed carbon neutrality targets. According to the plan, in the next five years, China will adopt more powerful policies and measures to increase its national independent contribution and strive to reach the peak of carbon emissions by 2030. The concepts of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality are closely related to countries, companies, organizations and individuals. Special guest Ms. Yang Ying, general manager of CECEP Wind Power (Australia) Holdings Limited, shared relevant concepts, commitments and policies of major countries, China’s achievements in energy conservation and emission reduction, and ways to achieve carbon neutrality. The content allows everyone... View Article
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