Chamber News
CCCA 2020 National Committee Meeting Convened Successfully
On the afternoon of November 20th 2020, China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) held 2020 annual committee meeting through video presentation. The Chinese Consul General in Sydney, Zhou limin attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The Acting Chinese Consul General in Perth, Jin qian, the Economic and Commercial Consul of the Consulate-General in Sydney, Wang Long and representatives of the economic and commercial organizations of the consulates in Australia attended the meeting. President of CCCA, Chen Zheyu, Honorary President, Chen Huaiyu, presidents of branches, executive directors, directors and some members of Australia participated in the meeting. Consul General Zhou Limin first affirmed that CCCA overcame the pandemic in 2020 and pioneered the commercial efforts, and expressed his gratitude to CCCA for its positive contributions to China-Australia economic and trade relations and the promotion of bilateral economic and trade development. Consul General Zhou pointed out that under the current complicated international situation, the Chinese economy has shown strong momentum and full resilience, which fully demonstrates the superiority of the Chinese system. China has proposed to build a new development pattern centering on internal circulation with the domestic and international markets promoting each other and will unswervingly expand opening up... View Article
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CCCA 2020 Members General Meeting Convened Successfully
On November 20th 2020, China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) held 2020 annual general meeting through video presentation. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Cheng Jingye attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The Chinese Consul General in Sydney, Zhou limin, the Acting Chinese Consul General in Perth, Jin qian, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Chinese embassy, Huang rengang, the Economic and Commercial Consul of the Consulate-General in Sydney, Wang Long and representatives of the economic and commercial organizations of the consulates in Australia also attended the meeting. President of CCCA, Chen Zheyu, Honorary President, Chen Huaiyu, presidents of branches, executive directors, directors and some members of Australia participated in the meeting. The meeting is hosted by Secretary General of CCCA, Wang Guannan. In his speech, Ambassador Cheng Jingye affirmed the work done by CCCA in the past year, especially its efforts in actively assisting the China and Australia anti-pandemic efforts. Ambassador Cheng specifically mentioned the work and achievements of CCCA in supporting the 3rd Shanghai Import Expo. In his speech, Ambassador Cheng analyzed China-Australia relations and the Chinese and international situation in 2020. He introduced the phased results of the fight against the... View Article
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CCCA welcomes Consul General Zhou Limin (ambassador rank) with the leaders of CCCA by video conference
On the morning of November 10th 2020, China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) successfully held a video conference to welcome Consul General Zhou Limin (Ambassadorial Rank) and meet with the leadership of the Chamber. President of CCCA and Sydney branch, Chen Zheyu, Honorary President, Chen Huaiyu, directors of industry committee, vice-president of Sydney branch and Commercial Consul of the Consulate-General in Sydney, Wang Long attended the meeting. Consul General Zhou Limin highly recognized the achievements of CCCA, especially the pandemic prevention work. He pointed out that for a long time, CCCA has made positive contributions to strengthen China-Australia bilateral relations and promote bilateral economic and trade development. During the prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemic, CCCA timely established prevention and control measures and plans, organized member units to donate money and materials, and worked hard to serve member units and Chinese-funded enterprises. He hopes that CCCA will make full use of the chamber platform while continuing to prevent and control the pandemic. On the one hand, it will strengthen the construction of the system and give full play to its own advantages. On the other hand, it will make friends and strengthen cooperation with other Australian business associations and... View Article
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Chinese New Year Celebration by CCCA Adelaide Branch and ACBC South Australia Branch
On the afternoon of February 26, 2021, more than 120 people from member companies of China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA), Adelaide branch and Australia China Business Council (ACBC) South Australia Branch gathered at the famous Penfolds Magill Winery at the foot of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia to celebrate Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival, and narrate friendship and pragmatic cooperation. This event was co-organized by CCCA Adelaide Branch and ACBC South Australia Branch, sponsored by Bentley Motors and Penfolds Winery. This is also the third consecutive year that CCCA Adelaide Branch and ACBC South Australia Branch have jointly held a Chinese New Year celebration. In his speech, Mr Sean Keenihan, President of the ACBC South Australia Branch, pointed out that the friendly cooperation between Australia and China has contributed to the 30 years of vigorous development of the Australian economy. Although bilateral relations are facing many challenges today, cooperation is still the biggest consensus of the Australian and Chinese business people. Mr Chen Chunya, vice president of CCCA Adelaide Branch and head of Bank of China Adelaide branch, said that as long as China and Australia uphold the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit... View Article
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CCCA Association of Women Entrepreneurs Successfully Held Online Painting Activity
On December 11, 2020, the “Waterlilies, Monet’s Impressionism” online painting event hosted by China Chamber of Commerce in Australia (CCCA) Association of Women Entrepreneurs and sponsored by China Telecom (Australia) Ltd. kicked off. More than 20 female entrepreneurs met online to draw friendship and jointly completed wonderful watercolor painting. At the beginning, for knowledge sharing and common learning, Ms. Ye Xuan, Chairman of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs, firstly shared the characteristics and appreciation of the paintings of Monet, the representative of Impressionism. Accompanied by relaxing music, the painting instructor from Cork & Chroma, a well-known Australian studio, explained the changes of light, shadow and space in nature and the techniques of using brushes, leading everyone to successfully complete the Monet-style water lily series. During the event, attendees actively asked questions and exchanged ideas to improve their art appreciation skills and relax their minds and bodies while creating art. At the end of the 3-hour event, everyone expressed their intent. The Association of Women Entrepreneurs hopes to continue to organize diversified cultural and sports activities to care more about the physical and mental health of women entrepreneurs and create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to try new things and continue... View Article
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CCCA and PWC Cohost Australian Agriculture Investment Opportunities Webinar
As we all know, Australia is one of the important producers and exporters of agricultural and husbandry products in the world. It is an important part of the Australian economy in terms of economic growth, employment, and export. Its agricultural and animal husbandry land accounts for about 58% of the country’s land utilizing area, and agricultural exports account for about 11% of the country’s total exports of products and services. Due to the limited domestic consumer market, about two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural and husbandry products are exported. This year’s COVID-19 pandemic has brought some challenges to Australian agriculture. However, compared with the sudden braking performance of other industries, agricultural investment activities and commodity trade seem to be much less disrupted. Facing changes in industry trends and government policies under pandemic, China Chamber of Commerce Australia (CCCA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia (PwC) jointly hosted a webinar on Australian agricultural investment opportunities. The live broadcast was hosted by PwC China Practice Director Ada Lou and senior experts in the agricultural area were invited to share with the audience information on Australian agriculture and food markets, investment environment, technical services, government policies, etc and conduct a discussion. During the keynote session, Anne-Maree Weston, Director... View Article
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CCCA National Energy Commission and Ernst & Young successfully held webinar on global and Oceania energy prospects
On the afternoon of November 6, 2020, CCCA National Energy Commission and Ernst & Young successfully held an online seminar with industry experts to discuss global and Oceania energy prospects and countermeasures. The meeting was chaired by EY Oceania China Business Group Leader, John Li. President of CCCA National Energy Commission, Executive Director, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Yancoal Australia, Zhang Ning delivered a speech. On behalf of National Energy Commission and Chinese companies in Australia, he expressed the necessity of jointly discussing the problems encountered during the development of the resource industry in the new era. Especially under this special period when COVID-19 is still raging around the globe, the entire world, including the resource industry, will undergo tremendous changes. He said when we further reflect on the relationship between human and nature, we are also experiencing more prominent opinion on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which will have profound impact on the energy industry. At the same time, international and geopolitical relations are undergoing tremendous changes as well. And this is rapidly extending to the economic area. Some energy industries are experiencing unprecedented pressure and challenges. Facing the impact of the above three phases, how... View Article
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CCCA & PWC Cohost Australian Federal Budget Insights Webinar
Recently, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Australia National China Practice and China Chamber of Commerce Australia (CCCA) jointly hosted the 2020 Federal Government Budget Analysis Webcast. PWC National China Practice has insisted on explaining the budget in Chinese for many years, but this is the first time it broadcasted live.。 The live broadcast was hosted by Lou Xuqing, Director of PWC National China Practice, special guest Wang Guannan, Secretary General of CCCA, guest speaker PwC Australia Tax Partner, National China Practice Leading Partner and High Net Worth Service Center-in-charge partner Zhang Kai, tax partner Caleb Khoo, tax director Hou Yuying, and audit business partner Shao Hong. As many as 500 online listeners participated in this live broadcast, and the response was enthusiastic. Speech by Wang Guannan, Secretary General of CCCA With the severe impact of the pandemic, Australian Finance Minister Josh Friedenberg announced an unprecedented budget to revitalize the Australian economy and reduce unemployment. Mr Zhang Kai made an in-depth analysis on the special government budget under the pandemic to the audience. He divided the interpretation of the government budget into four parts, namely, reviewing the Australian economy before the pandemic, the “V”-shaped recovery of the Australian economy under the pandemic, the important... View Article
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