OVERSEAS TRAVEL REPORT - Queensland Parliament€¦ · Briefing by Mr Zijian Zhang, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Shanghai Venue: Meeting Room 17th floor

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The Honourable Stephen Robertson MP Minister for Natural Resources,

Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

OVERSEAS TRAVEL REPORT

Trade Mission to China, Vietnam and Hong Kong

27 October – 7 November 2010

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PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 4

OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEMBERS ....................................................................... 16

TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES IN-MARKET ... 16

BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - BEIJING - CHINA COAL .......................... 17

BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - SHANGHAI ............................................... 19

BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - VIETNAM ................................................. 20

TRADE MISSION OVERVIEW ................................................................................. 21

WHY THESE MARKETS? CHINA, VIETNAM AND HONG KONG .......................... 22

CHINA MEETINGS ................................................................................................... 23

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING LUNCHEON WITH QUEENSLAND BUSINESS DELEGATES AT CHINA COAL EXPO .................................................. 24

MEETING WITH MR XUE LIANGQING, CHIEF GEOLOGIST, CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL (CNPCI) .................................... 25

MEETING WITH MR WANG XUELONG, DEPUTY HEAD (DIRECTOR GENERAL) OF THE CHINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (CGS) ..................................................... 26

MEETING WITH MR WANG JIAXIANG, ASSISTANT PRESIDENT, CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL CORPORATION (CNOOC) ........................................ 28

INSPECTION OF THE CHINA AND AUSTRALIAN PAVILIONS AT SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010 ................................................................................................. 29

MEETING WITH MR WU JIANXIONG, GENERAL MANAGER, SHENERGY GROUP (SHANGHAI ENERGY GROUP) ............................................................................... 30

COURTESY MEETING WITH PROFESSOR WANG XINKUI, VICE CHAIRMAN, CHINESE PEOPLE'S POLITICAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE, SHANGHAI BRANCH ................................................................................................................... 31

QUEENSLAND - CHINA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DINNER .............................. 32

MEETING WITH AND TOUR OF HUAWEI R&D CENTRE ...................................... 34

VIETNAM MEETINGS .............................................................................................. 36

BREAKFAST MEETING WITH THE QUEENSLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, AUSTRADE .......................................................................................... 37

MEETING WITH MR TONY BURCHILL, SENIOR TRADE COMMISSIONER AUSTRADE VIETNAM .............................................................................................. 38

MEETING WITH MR TRAN QUANG PHUONG, DIRECTOR, HO CHI MINH CITY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ............................................................................ 39

LUNCH WITH SENIOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES BASED IN VIETNAM .................................................................................................................. 40

MEETING WITH MR DO KHANG NINH, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PETRO VIETNAM GAS (PVG) AND DINNER ........................................................................................ 41

MEETING WITH MR NGUYEN XUAN HOA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PETRO VIETNAM (PV) COAL ............................................................................................... 42

MEETING WITH MADAME THAO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KHANG THONG GROUP ..................................................................................................................... 43

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MEETING WITH MR NGUYEN THANH TUAN, CHAIRMAN, SAO NAM GROUP .. 45

MEETING WITH MR DAVID HENRY, MANAGING DIRECTOR, VINACAPITAL REAL ESTATE VIETNAM LIMITED .......................................................................... 46

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RECEPTION ......................................................... 47

HONG KONG MEETINGS ........................................................................................ 48

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND HONG KONG OFFICE .............................................................................................. 49

FRIENDS OF QUEENSLAND RECEPTION ............................................................. 50

MEETING WITH MR LES LUCK, AUSTRALIAN CONSUL-GENERAL IN HONG KONG........................................................................................................................ 51

MEETING WITH MS CARRIE LAM, SECRETARY FOR DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF HONG KONG SAR GOVERNMENT ...................... 52

PRIVATE LUNCH WITH MAJOR INVESTORS IN HONG KONG ............................ 53

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PROGRAM

Time Zones Time in bold indicates local time Time in normal font indicates Brisbane time Time Differences Singapore 2 hours behind Brisbane Beijing 2 hours behind Brisbane Shanghai 2 hours behind Brisbane Ho Chi Minh City 3 hours behind Brisbane Hong Kong 2 hours behind Brisbane Wednesday 27 October 2010 – Brisbane/Singapore 12:45pm Check in at airport

2:45pm Depart Brisbane for Singapore on Singapore Airlines SQ236 Travel time: 8h 5m

8:50pm 10:50pm

Arrive Singapore

Overnight Singapore Airport awaiting early am departure on Thursday 28 October

Thursday 28 October 2010 – Singapore/Beijing 1:10am 3:10am

Depart Singapore for Beijing on Singapore Airlines SQ800 Travel time: 6h 10m

7:20am 9:20am

Arrive Beijing Met planeside by airport officials and will provided with VIP facilitation through customs. Mr Zijian Zhang, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Shanghai will meet you once you have cleared customs.

8:00am 10:00am

Transfer to the hotel by car Travel time: 1h

9:00am 11:00am

Check in at hotel The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing 10 North Dongsanhuan Road, Beijing Tel: 0011 8610 65905566 Fax: 0011 8610 65905398

10:00am – 11:30am 12:00noon – 1:30pm

Brisbane Liaison Time

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Venue: Meeting Room 17th floor The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing

11:30am – 12:00noon 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Briefing by Mr Zijian Zhang, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Shanghai Venue: Meeting Room 17th floor The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing

12:00noon – 1:30pm 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Queensland Government Networking Luncheon with key Chinese officials, Business Leaders and Queensland business delegates at China Coal Expo Venue: Fortune Room, 2nd Floor The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing

1:45pm – 2:30pm 3:45pm – 4:30pm

Travel to next meeting by car Travel time: 45m

2:30pm – 3:30pm 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Meeting with Mr Xue Liangqing, Chief Geologist, China National Petroleum Corporation International (CNPCI) Venue: No.6-1 Fuchengmen Beidajie Xicheng District, Beijing

3:30pm – 4:00pm 5:30pm – 6:00pm


4:00pm – 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Meeting with Mr Wang Xuelong, Deputy Head (Director-General) of the China Geological Survey Venue: 45 Fuwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

5:00pm – 5:30pm 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Return to the hotel by car Travel time: 30m

5:30pm – 6:15pm 7:30pm – 8:15pm

Brisbane liaison time

6:15pm – 6:30pm 8:15pm – 8:30pm

Travel to the function by car Travel time: 15m

6:30pm – 8:30pm 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Investment Function hosted by Hancock Prospecting

Venue: East Lake Villas No 35, Dongzhimen Waidajie, Beijing

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8:30pm – 8:45pm 10:30pm – 10:45pm


Overnight Beijing The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing 10 North Dongsanhuan Road, Beijing Tel: 0011 8610 65905566 Fax: 0011 8610 65905398

Friday 29 October 2010 – Beijing/Shanghai 7:30am 9:30am

Brisbane Liaison Time

8:15am 10:15am

Check out of hotel

8:30am 10:30am


9:00am – 10:00am 11:00am – 12:00noon

Meeting with Mr Wang Jiaxiang, Assistant President, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Venue: 25 Chaoyangmen North Street Beijing

10:00am – 10:30am 12:00noon- 12:30pm

Travel to airport by car Travel time: 30m

10:30am 12:30pm

Check in at airport

11:30am 1:30pm

Depart Beijing for Shanghai on Air China CA1557 Travel time: 2h 10m

1:40pm 3:40pm

Arrive Shanghai

2:00pm – 2:40pm 4:00pm – 4:40pm

Transfer to hotel by car Travel time: 40m

2:40pm 4:40pm

Check in at hotel Shangri-La Hotel (Pudong) 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China Tel: 0011 8621 6882 8888 Fax: 0011 8621 6882 6688

3:00pm 5:00pm


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3:30pm 5:30pm

You will be joined by the Honourable Steve Bredhauer at the Expo site. He will accompany you for the remainder of the China program.

3:30pm – 4:45pm 5:30pm – 6:45pm

Inspection of the China and Australian Pavilions at Shanghai World Expo 2010 Venue: Shanghai World Expo Site

4:45pm – 5:15pm 6:45pm – 7:15pm

Media Interview Venue: Eucalyptus Room, Level 2 Australian Pavilion Shanghai World Expo Site

5:15pm – 6:00pm 7:15pm – 8:00pm

Meeting with Mr Wu Jianxiong, General Manager, Shenergy Group (Shanghai Energy Group) Venue: VIP Room Australian Pavilion Shanghai World Expo Site

6:10pm – 6:25pm 8:10pm – 8:25pm

Courtesy meeting with Professor Wang, Vice Chair, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee Venue: Southern Cross Room Level 2, VIP Area Australian Pavilion

6:30pm – 9:10pm 8:30pm – 11:10pm

Queensland – China Business Partnership Networking Dinner Venue: Wattle Room, Level 3 Australian Pavilion Shanghai World Expo Site

9:10pm 11:10pm


Overnight Shanghai Shangri-La Hotel 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China Tel: 0011 8621 6882 8888 Fax: 0011 8621 6882 6688

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Saturday 30 October 2010 – Shanghai/Ho Chi Minh City 9:00am 11:00am

Depart hotel for meeting by car Travel time: 1h

10:00am - 11:30am 12:00noon – 1:30pm

Meeting and tour of Huawei R&D Centre Venue: Shanghai Huawei Technologies Corporate Campus and Exhibition Hall (R&D Centre), Pudong District, Shanghai

11:30am 1:30pm

Return to hotel by car Travel time: 1h

6:00pm 8:00pm

Check out of the hotel

6:30pm 8:30pm

Travel to Pudong airport by car Travel time: 1h

7:30pm 9:30pm

Check in at Airport

9:30pm 11:30pm

Depart Shanghai for Ho Chi Minh City on Air China International flight 3123 Travel time: 4h

Overnight In flight Sunday 31 October 2010 – Ho Chi Minh City 12:30am 3:30am

Arrive Ho Chi Minh City Met on arrival by Mr Russ Mackie, Business Manager, Overseas Market Development, South East Asia team, Trade and Investment Queensland and Renaissance hotel driver and accompanied to the hotel

1:00am 4:00am

Depart airport for hotel by car Travel time: 45m

1:45am 4:45am

Check in at hotel Renaissance Riverside Hotel 8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1 Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 822 0033 Fax: +84 8 823 5666

6:00pm 9:00pm

Briefing with Mr Russ Mackie, Business Manager, South East Asia, Trade and Investment Queensland Venue: Renaissance Riverside Hotel (main hotel)

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Overnight Ho Chi Minh City Renaissance Riverside Hotel 8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1 Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 822 0033 Fax: +84 8 823 5666

Monday 1 November 2010 – Ho Chi Minh City 8:00am – 9:00am 11:00am – 12:00noon

Breakfast meeting with Queensland Business Development Manager, Austrade Venue: Renaissance Riverside Hotel (main hotel)

9:00am – 9:15am 12:00noon – 12:15pm

Informal meeting with Queensland companies participating in the mission Venue: Renaissance Riverside Hotel (main hotel)

9:15am – 9:30am 12:15pm- 12:30pm

Depart for next meeting by car Travel time: 15m

9:30am – 10:15am 12:30pm- 1:15pm

Meeting with Mr Tony Burchill, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Austrade Vietnam, and Mr Ross Hetherington, Senior Administrative Officer DFAT. Venue: Office of the Australian Consul-General Gillawah Room 5th Floor 5B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

10:15am 1:15pm

Depart for next meeting by car Travel time: 15m

10:30am - 12:00noon 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Meeting with Mr Tran Quang Phuong, Director Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation Venue: HCMC Department of Transport Office 63 Ly Tu Trong Street Ward Ben Nghe District 1, HCMC

12:00noon 3:00pm


12:15pm – 2:15pm Lunch with senior Australian business

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3:15pm – 5:15pm representatives based in Vietnam Venue: Shri Restaurant 23 Floor, Centec Building 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street District 3 Ho Chi Minh City

2:15pm – 2:30pm 5:00pm – 5:30pm


2:30pm - 3:30pm 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Meeting with Mr Do Khang Ninh President and CEO Petro Vietnam Gas (PVG) Venue: PV Gas 5 Floor, SCEPTA Building 19A Cong Hoa Street, Tan Binh District Ho Chi Minh City

3:30pm – 3:45pm 6:30pm- 6:45pm


3:45pm – 5:00pm 6:45pm – 8:00pm

Meeting with Mr Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Managing Director, Petro Vietnam (PV) Coal Venue: PV Coal 193/6A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street Ward 7, District 3, HCMC

5:00pm – 5:30pm 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Travel to the hotel by car Travel time: 30m

6:50pm Depart hotel for dinner by car

7:00pm - 8:30 pm 10:00pm – 11:30pm

Dinner with Mr Vu Dinh Chien, Vice Chairman, Petro Vietnam Gas (PVG) Venue: Reflections Restaurant Hotel Caravelle

Overnight Ho Chi Minh City Renaissance Riverside Hotel 8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1 HCMC Tel: +84 8 822 0033 Fax: +84 8 823 5666

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Tuesday 2 November 2010 – Ho Chi Minh 8:30am – 9:00am 11:30am – 12noon

Depart hotel for meeting by car Travel time: 30m

9:00am – 10:15am 12:00noon – 1:15pm

Meeting with Madame Thao, Chief Executive Officer Khang Thong Group Venue: Khang Thong Company 9th Fl, Khang Thong Building 67 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Str, Ward Ben Thanh Dist 1, HCMC

10:15am – 10:30am 1:15pm – 1:30pm


10:30am – 11:00am 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Media Conference Venue: Office of the Australian Consul-General Gillawah Room 5th Floor 5B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

11:00am -12:00noon 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Meeting with Mr Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Chairman, Sao Nam Group Venue: Office of the Australian Consul-General Gillawah Room 5th Floor 5B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

12:00noon – 12:15pm 3:00pm - 3:15pm


12:15pm – 1:45pm 3:15pm – 4:45pm

Queensland Government hosted lunch with Sao Nam Group Venue: Xu Restaurant Lounge 71-75 Hai Ba Tung St District 1 HCMC

1:45pm – 2:00pm 4:45pm – 5:00pm


2:00pm – 3:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting with Mr David Henry, Managing Director, Vinacapital Real Estate Vietnam Limited Venue:

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Vinacapital HCMC Office 17th Floor Sun Wah Tower 115 Nguyen Hue District 1, HCMC

3:00pm – 3:45pm 6:00pm – 6:45pm

Travel to the hotel by car Travel time: 45m

3:45pm 6:45pm

Arrive at hotel

3:45pm – 6:40pm 6:45pm – 9:40pm

Brisbane liaison time

6:40pm – 6:55pm 9:45pm – 9:55pm

Depart for reception by car Travel time: 15m

6:55pm 9:55pm

Greet guests on arrival at the reception

7:00pm – 9:00pm 10:00pm –12:00midnight

Queensland Government Reception at the Consul-General’s Residence Venue: Consul General’s Residence Apartment 1201 101 Nguyen Du St District 1, HCMC

9:00pm 12:00midnight


Overnight Ho Chi Minh City Renaissance Riverside Hotel 8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., District 1 HCMC Tel: +84 8 822 0033 Fax: +84 8 823 5666

Wednesday 3 November 2010 – Ho Chi Minh/Hong Kong 7:45am 10:45am

Check out of hotel

7:55am 10:55am

Depart hotel for the airport by car Travel time: 45m

8:40am 11:40am

Check in at airport

10:40am 1:40pm

Depart Ho Chi Minh for Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific flight CX1762

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Travel time: 2h 35min

2:15pm 3:15pm

Arrive Hong Kong Met by Mr Simon Lee, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Hong Kong

2:30pm- 3:15pm 4:30pm – 5:15pm

Transfer to the hotel by car Travel time: 45m

3:30pm 5:00pm

Check in at hotel Renaissance Harbour View Hotel 1 Harbour Road Hong Kong Tel: 852 2802 8888 Fax: 852 2802 8833 (300 metres from Hong Kong office)

4:50pm 6:50pm

Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 10m (walk)

5:15pm – 6:15pm 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Official opening of the new Trade and Investment Queensland Hong Kong Office Venue: Room 508, 5/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR

6:15pm – 6:30pm 8:15pm – 8:30pm

Depart for function Travel time: 15 mins walk

6:30pm – 8:30pm 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Friends of Queensland Reception Venue: The Dynasty Club South West Tower, Convention Plaza 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)2824-1122

8:30pm 10:30pm

Return to the hotel Travel time: 5 mins walk

Overnight Hong Kong Renaissance Harbour View Hotel 1 Harbour Road Hong Kong Tel: 852 2802 8888 Fax: 852 2802 8833

Thursday 4 November 2010 – Hong Kong/In-flight 8:30am – 9:15am 10:30am – 11:15am

Meeting with Mr Les Luck, Australian Consul-General in Hong Kong

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Venue: M/F Cafe Renassiance Renaissance Harbour View Hotel: 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong Tel: 852 2802 8888 Fax: 852 2802 8833

9:15am 11:15am

Depart hotel Travel time: 15mins by walk Commissioner Lee will meet you in the lobby for transporting to office

9:30am – 10:45am 11:35pm – 12:45pm

Briefing by Mr Simon Lee, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Hong Kong Venue: Room 508, 5/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR Tel: (853)2827-1839

10:45am – 11:15am 12:45pm – 1:15pm


11:15am – 11:45am 1:00pm- 1:45pm

Meeting with Ms Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government Venue: Room 822 West Wing Central Government Offices 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2810 3961

11:45pm – 12:00noon 1:45pm – 2:00pm

Travel to next meeting by car travel time: 15m

12:00noon – 2:30pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Private lunch with major investors in Hong Kong Venue: The Dynasty Club South West Tower, Convention Plaza 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852)2824-1122

2:30pm 4:30pm

Travel to the hotel Travel time: 5 mins walk

2:35pm – 3:15pm 4:35pm – 5:15pm

Brisbane liaison time and check out of hotel

3:15pm 5:15pm

Travel to the airport by car Travel time: 45 mins

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4:00pm – 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Visit the Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection Venue: Hall 3 & Hall 6, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong

5:30pm 7:30pm

Check in at airport

6:30pm 8:30pm

Depart Hong Kong for Singapore on Singapore Airlines SQ865 Travel time: 3h 50m

10:20pm 12:20pm (Fri 5/11)

Arrive Singapore

Friday 5 November 2010 – In-flight/Brisbane 12:10am 2:10am

Depart Singapore on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ255 Travel time: 7h 50m

10:00am

Arrive Brisbane

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OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEMBERS

The Honourable Stephen Robertson MP Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Mr Lance McCallum Acting Principal Policy Advisor Office of the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES IN-MARKET

Mr Zijian Zhang

Trade and Investment Commissioner - Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou

Mr Russ Mackie Mr Simon Lee

Business Manager, South East Asia, Trade and Investment Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner - Hong Kong and Macau

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BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - BEIJING - CHINA COAL

Mr Norman Ting Director – China Ausenco

Ms Jasmin Ning Finance Controller – Beijing Ausenco

Mr Gabriel Du Procurement Manager Ausenco

Ms Shirley Tsao Business Development Manager Ausenco

Mr Steller Xu

Procurement Officer Ausenco

Mr Alan Bradford General Manager-Global Product and Support GroundProbe

Mr Duncan Stovell General Manager-Marketing & Product Development GroundProbe

Ms Linda Lau China Director Hancock Prospecting

Mr Steve Laracy Managing Director Larpro

Mrs Maria Debeer List Premier Education

Dr Johanna Debeer Executive Chairman List Premier Education

Mr Viktor Li General Manager-China Ludowici

Mr Glen Battershill General Manager Asia Pacific & Africa Ludowici

Mr Alan Chapman General Manager Monduran P/L

Mr Bryce Coventon Managing Director Performance Training

Ms Michelle Coventon Company Director Performance Training

Mr Mike Martin Chief Executive Officer PR Polymers P/L

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Mr Scott Geelan General Manager PR Polymers P/L

Mr Peter Long President -China & Mongolia, Sedgman Engineering Technology (Beijing) Sedgman Limited

Ms Lynn Cong Client Relationship Manager Sedgman Limited

Mr Greg Wickman Client Relationship Manager Sedgman Limited

Mr Jeff Jamieson Director The Minserve Group

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BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - SHANGHAI

Mr Steve Laracy

Managing Director Larpro

Mr Les Apps

Director Mooloolaba Engineering Pty Ltd

Mr Weiming Jin

General Manager MOX Automation China Limited

Mr Weining Han

Executive Director MOX Group

Mr John Hunt

Chief Executive Officer MOX Products Pty Ltd

Mr Bryce Coventon

Managing Director Performance Training

Ms Michelle Coventon

Company Director Performance Training

Mr Mark Burgess

Director PLACE Design Group Pty Ltd

Mr Densen Liu

Chairman Shenzhen Bay Marina Club

Weiran Zhang

Director of Office Shenzhen Bay Marina Club

Mr Dean Lapthorne

Area Sales Representative-China Sirromet

Mr Steven Shen China Project Manager Urban Art Projects

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BUSINESS DELEGATION MEMBERS - VIETNAM

Mr Craig Southwood

Vice President and Head of Market Development Signalling BU Asia Pacific Region Ansaldo STS Australia Pty Ltd

Mr Paul Henry

Senior Principal Populous

Mr Andrew James

Senior Principal Populous

Mr Fergus Butcher

Client Services Engineer - Asia Pacific Quantm Pty Ltd

Mr Darren McLean

Executive Director Sanderson Group

Mr Todd Crighton

Director The Buchan Group

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TRADE MISSION OVERVIEW

Summary

The aim of this mission was to promote resource, infrastructure and investment opportunities in Queensland among current and potential investors in the key markets of China, Vietnam and Hong Kong. This included promoting the Kevin’s Corner coal project to potential investors, observing the signing of one important commercial contract involving a theme park project as well as signing an MOU.

China

While in China I attended the China Coal Expo as well as the Shanghai World Expo 2010, at which I hosted a VIP function. The mission reinforced Queensland’s relationship with the Chinese government and business communities at the highest levels through targeted meetings, events and activities, including the sectors of resources, energy, telecommunications, education, food, and building and construction.

Vietnam

Citing depletion of domestic supplies of coal and gas, Vietnamese policy promotes investment in resource rich regions to secure energy reserves. The visit provided a platform for Vietnamese companies to assess energy opportunities in Queensland and contribute to the development of the Queensland gas industry and the Galilee Basin coal region. The need to maintain international competitiveness will drive demand for major rail and road infrastructure projects. Vietnam's economic growth is leading to a burgeoning middle class demanding better residential and commercial facilities. Lacking domestic capabilities in key architectural and engineering services, Vietnam presents numerous opportunities for Queensland companies who have competencies in these areas. The visit helped to maintain and strengthen the relationship at an important point in Vietnam's economic development as well as help to diversify Queensland's trade and investment relationship with this market.

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong I met with Chairmen and Presidents of major resource and infrastructure companies to encourage them to invest in Queensland and promote Queensland’s strong capabilities in green building design, infrastructure planning, engineering services and energy efficiency systems necessary for major infrastructure and building projects in Hong Kong. I also officiated at the opening of the new Trade and Investment Queensland office in Hong Kong, which co-locates with Tourism Queensland and Queensland Investment Corporation.

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WHY THESE MARKETS? CHINA, VIETNAM AND HONG KONG

China

China, the world’s second largest economy, is a major driver of global growth and strategic influence will naturally grow with its expanding economy. It is the world’s second largest exporter of goods and services, and Australia’s biggest trading partner. The Queensland Government recognises that China is a major contributor to the current global economic order and has Trade and Investment offices strategically located in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong and a presence in Beijing to nurture our bilateral trade and investment relationship and spearhead opportunities for Queensland businesses. More than two decades of growth, at around 10 per cent every year, has raised living standards significantly, with nearly half of China’s population now living in urban centres. These advances present significant opportunities for Queensland businesses, with key sectors identified for trade and investment focus including food and agribusiness, education and training, green building and infrastructure, energy and resources, creative industries and tourism.

Vietnam

Despite the global economic climate, Vietnam’s economy is experiencing strong and sustainable growth. According to the IMF 'World Economic Outlook' projections released on 6 October 2010, the Vietnamese economy is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2010 and by 6.8 per cent in 2011. This strong economic development is leading to surging demand for energy, technologies and infrastructure. As part of the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam is a growing market for Queensland in both trade and investment. There is a global shift of economic development with Asian nations taking over from traditional economic regions such as Europe and the United States as drivers of global economic growth. Vietnam and the ASEAN region more generally, has the strategic benefit of having a large population base with developing economies and is also a key gateway to both the China and India markets. Within ASEAN the Vietnam market is one of the fastest growing.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a major international and regional financial centre and one of the most open economies in the world. It is home to some of the region’s most important corporate headquarters and is a major provider of services to China and the East Asian region. Its economic prospects now depend largely on its links with China and its role as a strategic entry point to the mainland Chinese market and services centre. Hong Kong is almost completely reliant on imports and is a premium market for Queensland exporters. Hong Kong is also a good test market for new exporters wishing to expand into the East Asian region.

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CHINA MEETINGS

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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING LUNCHEON WITH QUEENSLAND BUSINESS DELEGATES AT CHINA COAL EXPO

Date: Thursday 28 October 2010

Time: 12:00noon – 1:30pm

Venue: The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel

EVENT SUMMARY

This event provided an opportunity to network with key influencers from industry and government in China’s coal, energy and mining sectors including MCC Overseas, Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), Yankuang Group, Zaozhuang Coal Mining Group, Sinopec, Henan Shenhuo Group, China Administration of Coal Geology as they are involved in significant projects in Queensland.

Reinforced the importance of the coal mining industry to Queensland, the synergies shared with China such as: both are major coal producers; use coal to generate power; hold mine safety as a priority and require clean coal for future low emissions targets and also to further advance our collaboration in this sector.

Delivered a speech at the luncheon to an audience of approximately 80 people.

My presence provided significant imprimatur for Queensland companies and reinforced the emphasis the Queensland Government places on advancing business cooperation with China, particularly in the mining equipment, technology and services sector (METS).

The event provided an opportunity for Queensland companies to network with potential Chinese clients, industry experts and decision makers to promote their expertise and supply capabilities in the METS sector.

Several mission delegates have expressed their appreciation and acknowledgment of the value that the Queensland Government brings in organising business missions: These include Ausenco – “I would like to pass on our appreciation to the Queensland Government as the Mission was so meaningful in helping the Australian companies build up direct communications with Chinese companies…the Mission has been very successful.”

From List Premier Education: “For us, the Expo, as well as our participation in the Queensland Trade Mission to Beijing was an enormous success. We have about 8 large mining groups waiting for Agreements. Also, we have already signed a few agreements for our school-based programs and already received a pre-payment of $100,000. The total value of our school-based contracts is around $3.2 million.”

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MEETING WITH MR XUE LIANGQING, CHIEF GEOLOGIST, CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL (CNPCI)


Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Venue: No.6-1 Fuchengmen Beidajie Xicheng District, Beijing

ATTENDEES

Mr Liangqing Xue Chief Geologist, China National Petroleum Corporation International (CNPCI)

MEETING SUMMARY

Reiterated Queensland Government's support for the development of the LNG industry in Queensland and discussed PetroChina's involvement in the Arrow LNG project (formerly Shell Australia LNG project) and their potential involvement in other LNG projects.

PetroChina is the largest oil and gas producer and seller in China and one of the largest oil companies in the world, with its headquarters in Beijing.

Received an overview of PetroChina's plans for current and future investment in the Queensland Coal Seam Gas industry.

Reiterated Queensland Government's support for the development of an LNG industry in Queensland and welcomed PetroChina's investment.

Indicated there is potential for PetroChina to consider additional processing opportunities in the Gladstone State Development Area, as significant land is available in close proximity to their LNG projects.

Indicated that the Queensland Government is working to address the challenges of growth and cumulative impacts in the regions resulting from LNG projects through developing infrastructure, ports and regular meetings with industry. (Factors under consideration include hard and soft infrastructure, skills and training solutions, and environmental management).

Reinforced Queensland Government's support of international collaboration in establishing an LNG industry and contributing to the growth of Queensland economy in general.

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MEETING WITH MR WANG XUELONG, DEPUTY HEAD (DIRECTOR GENERAL) OF THE CHINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (CGS)


Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: 45 Fuwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

ATTENDEES

Mr Wang Xuelong Deputy Head (Director General) of the CGS

MEETING SUMMARY

Co-signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between China Geological Survey (CGS) and its Queensland counterpart, the Geological Survey of Queensland which gives both parties access to better research and assistance in developing stronger policies.

CGS is a government-owned non-profit entity and is the nation’s largest geoscience agency, involved in the country's strategic geological investigation, mineral exploration, and geoscientific research. CGS sits directly under the Ministry of Land and Resources.

With reference to the MOU, encouraged cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as geoscience research and information management which underpin the identification and development of resources. Such collaboration provides a platform from which to support current and prospective investors in Queensland’s coal industry.

Received a comprehensive briefing on the research currently being undertaken by CGS.

Discussed the collaborative research, and the exchange of scientific and technical information on the geological storage of greenhouse gases, potential geothermal resources and the management of geoscience information. Such research is currently being undertaken within GSQ’s Carbon Geostorage Initiative and Coastal Geothermal Energy Initiative.

Proposed to start cooperation in three areas of mutual interest: 1) geo-hazard pre-warning and monitoring; 2) Carbon Capture and Storage and 3) Geothermal.

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INVESTMENT FUNCTION HOSTED BY HANCOCK PROSPECTING


Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: East Lake Villas No 35, Dongzhimen Waidajie, Beijing

ATTENDEES

Mr Trevor Holloway Economic Counsellor, Australian Embassy

EVENT SUMMARY

My attendance demonstrated the Queensland Government's support for Hancock Prospecting's Kevin's Corner coal project in the Galilee Basin as an excellent investment opportunity and signified the importance the State places on the development of the coal industry.

I delivered a short speech to support Hancock Prospecting's bid to form a Chinese consortium for their project in Queensland and more broadly promoted Queensland as an investment destination to key players in the China energy and infrastructure industries.

I also promoted opportunities in other current and future projects within the Galilee Basin and Queensland more broadly..

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MEETING WITH MR WANG JIAXIANG, ASSISTANT PRESIDENT, CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL CORPORATION (CNOOC)

Date: Friday 29 October 2010

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Venue: 25 Chaoyangmen North Street Beijing

ATTENDEES

Mr WANG Jiaxiang (won chia-shiang)

Assistant President, CNOOC General Manager, CNOOC Gas & Power Group

MEETING SUMMARY

CNOOC is one of the key partners in the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) project in Gladstone and my meeting provided an opportunity to reiterate Queensland's support for the company and seek CNOOC's intentions for future investments in Queensland's LNG industry.

CNOOC is a state-owned company that has exclusive rights to exploring offshore oil and gas resources in collaboration with international partners in addition to being the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, it is one of the largest independent oil companies in the world.

Received an update on CNOOC's collaboration with the British Gas (BG) Group in relation to the construction of LNG carriers, particularly taking note of the expertise they bring to the development of the Queensland LNG industry.

Received a briefing on CNOOC's plans for future supply arrangements with other LNG projects in Queensland and what the potential service opportunities for Queensland companies would be.

Indicated that the Queensland Government is working to manage the sustainable growth of CSG and facilitated the establishment of an LNG industry in Queensland to deliver tangible economic outcomes both locally and internationally.

Reiterated the Queensland Government's commitment to addressing the challenges of growth and cumulative impacts in the regions resulting from the LNG projects. (Factors under consideration include hard and soft infrastructure, skills and training solutions, and environmental management).

Reinforced Queensland Government's interest and desire for potential cooperation in the LNG and Coal Seam Gas sectors.

Mr Wang was informed of the approval of two LNG projects in Queensland by the Federal Government.

Mr Wang also advised that CNOOC has appointed its chief representative to Brisbane and anticipates the new office to be opened by the end of 2010. He invited the Premier and senior government officials to their office opening in Brisbane.

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INSPECTION OF THE CHINA AND AUSTRALIAN PAVILIONS AT SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010


Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Venue: Australian Pavilion and China Pavilion Shanghai World Expo site

ATTENDEES

Ms Lyndall Sachs PSM

Commissioner General for Australia, Australian Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010

EVENT SUMMARY

Inspection of the Chinese Pavilion at the Expo provided an opportunity to gain an understanding of the event, and the importance China placed on hosting the World Expo, and their pride in showing their past, present and future ambitions through the use of cutting-edge technology.

Shanghai World Expo 2010 was the largest World Expo to be staged and the first time China has hosted the event. China attached as much importance to the Shanghai World Expo 2010 as it did to hosting the Beijing Olympic Games, and used the event to reinforce the nation as a global leader into the future.

Met with Ms Lyndall Sachs PSM, Commissioner General for Australia, for an introduction to the Australian pavilion, particularly in relation to the Queensland elements.

Congratulated Ms Lyndall Sachs and her team on the success of the Australian pavilion over the six months of operation. The pavilion has hosted more than 200 business events and had already welcomed over seven million visitors to the pavilion, which was the original target for the whole event.

Highlighted that Queensland has had an unprecedented opportunity to promote itself through its Platinum partnership (exhibits, business and cultural programs) of the Australian Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010.

Staged a media conference in the Australian pavilion with representatives from six key Chinese television, newspaper and online media organisations including China’s state news agency Xinhua Agency. The State’s participation at Shanghai World Expo 2010 and Queensland’s trade and investment capabilities were discussed. The conference resulted in six media clips including a story in Jiefang Daily national newspaper, which is influential among government officials and has a circulation of 550,000 people, about Queensland seeking China-Queensland collaboration opportunities in science and technology and other fields. Main stories angles of the other media clips included the Minister congratulating Shanghai on its successful hosting of World Expo, the Minister visiting Shanghai with a business delegation, Queensland’s showcasing at World Expo, and the Minister’s statement that clean technology should be affordable to the public.

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MEETING WITH MR WU JIANXIONG, GENERAL MANAGER, SHENERGY GROUP (SHANGHAI ENERGY GROUP)


Time: 5:15pm – 6:00pm

Venue: VIP Room Australian Pavilion Shanghai World Expo Site

ATTENDEES

Mr WU Jianxiong ("woo jan-shown")

General Manager, Shenergy Group

Mr ZHOU Chi (“chow tsee”) Mr WU Jianguo Mr HUA Shichao Mr CHEN Cheng Mr ZHANG Jian

President, Tongsheng Group President of Tongsheng Electric Power Co., Ltd. General Manager of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Power Generation Co., Ltd. Board Secretary of Shenergy LNG Co., Ltd. President of Zhonghui Holdings

MEETING SUMMARY

Shenergy Group is the largest power supply company in Shanghai and one of the largest Shanghai-based LNG suppliers to the East China region.

Shenergy’s average coal usage is 120 million tonnes per annum, it is estimated that the coal usage will be doubled in the near future.

Encouraged Shenergy to consider investing in Queensland’s resource industry, particularly coal and LNG, as they are a new potential investor.

Invited Shenergy to visit Queensland in February 2011 to meet with respective departments of the Queensland Government. The visit will focus on investment in coal and LNG.

Received an overview of Shenergy Group’s international investment strategy, particularly coal and LNG areas as it relates to Queensland.

Emphasised that the Queensland Government is supporting the development of the LNG industry through developing infrastructure, ports and regular meetings with the industry, and indicated the government recognises that gas has an important role in meeting the growing demand for energy in China.

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COURTESY MEETING WITH PROFESSOR WANG XINKUI, VICE CHAIRMAN, CHINESE PEOPLE'S POLITICAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE, SHANGHAI BRANCH


Time: 6:10pm - 6:25pm

Venue: Southern Cross Room Level 2, Australian pavilion Shanghai World Expo 2010 Site

ATTENDEES

Professor Wang, Xinkui Vice Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Shanghai Branch; Chairman, Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce

Mr Chen Longxing Deputy Secretary General, Shanghai People’s Friendship Association

Ms Lyndall Sachs Commissioner General for Australia, Australian Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010

MEETING SUMMARY

This meeting was a courtesy meeting with Professor Wang who is an equivalent level to Queensland Government Ministers and provided an opportunity to strengthen high level relationships with China.

Presented a framed replica print of Donna Marcus' 'Redroom' to Professor Wang Xinkui. The original artwork, was hanging in the Daintree Reception, Australian pavilion, and was gifted to the Shanghai Government at the end of World Expo.

Congratulated Professor Wang on the success of Shanghai World Expo 2010 and sought his views on the highlights of Expo and what had been achieved for Shanghai.

Advised that I was the third Queensland Government Minister to represent Queensland at the Expo. The Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development, and the Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland, hosted events in Queensland Week (20-26 June 2010).

Advised that Queensland's participation at World Expo through platinum partnership of the Australian pavilion has raised awareness of Queensland particularly in Shanghai and promoted sectors including tourism, education and training, science and technology, creative industries (architecture, urban design, film and fashion), professional services, food and wine, clean energy and resources).

Reinforced that the Queensland Government values its 21-year Sister State relationship with Shanghai, which was established in 1989. It is a very successful and active relationship covering education, tourism, green building, energy, science and technology research and other service sectors.

Professor Wang accompanied me to the Queensland-China Business Partnership Dinner and spoke at the dinner.

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QUEENSLAND - CHINA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DINNER


Time: 6:30pm – 9:10pm

Venue: Wattle Room Level 3, Australian Pavilion Shanghai World Expo 2010 Site

ATTENDEES

Professor Xinkui Wang ("shin-kway wan ")

National Vice President, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and Vice Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Shanghai Branch

Mr Tom Connor

Consul General, Shanghai, China

Ms Lyndall Sachs PSM

Commissioner General for Australia, Australian Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo 2010

Mr John Hunt Chief Executive Officer, MOX Group

EVENT SUMMARY

This networking dinner provided an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the success of Shanghai World Expo 2010, the Australian Pavilion, and the strong relationships the Queensland Government and businesses have with their counterparts in China.

Addressed the 81 attendees, highlighting the ever-strengthening relationship between Queensland and China, Queensland's aspirations for the future direction of this extremely important relationship and to affirm Queensland's commitment to its 21-year Sister State relationship with Shanghai, which was established in 1989.

This was Queensland's final event held during Shanghai World Expo 2010, and follows the full program of Queensland Week events in June, and functions held in July and August in the Australian pavilion and throughout Shanghai.

Indicated Queensland recognised Shanghai World Expo has been a very important event in China in 2010 and that our platinum partnership of the Australian pavilion at World Expo seized the opportunity to raise awareness, particularly in the Shanghai region, of Queensland and provided the opportunity to develop business networks and promote industry strengths in areas including tourism, education and training, science and technology, creative industries (architecture, design, film and fashion), professional services, food and wine, clean energy and resources. Guests at the dinner represented many of these sectors.

Noted that like Shanghai, our capital city Brisbane hosted a World Expo in 1988 with the theme 'Leisure in the Age of Technology'. The transformation of the former World Expo site to an integral part of Brisbane reflects the Shanghai World Expo 2010 theme 'Better City, Better Life'.

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The Shanghai Expo Bureau and the Shanghai Municipal Government undertook a “Thank You” visit to Australia, which included Queensland, to thank the Australian and Queensland Government for its support and participation in the Shanghai World Expo.

The Executive Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau led a high level delegation to Queensland from 17-18 November 2010. The Executive Vice Mayor met with the Speaker and attended a cocktail reception which I hosted and an official dinner hosted by the Treasurer on 17 November 2010. They visited South Bank to view the post-expo re-development of the Brisbane Expo site on 18 November 2010.

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MEETING WITH AND TOUR OF HUAWEI R&D CENTRE

Date: Saturday 30 October 2010

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Venue: Shanghai Huawei Technologies Corporate Campus and Exhibition Hall (R&D Centre), Pudong District, Shanghai

ATTENDEES

TBC Vice President, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Mr Nigel Reeves Director-International Relations, Huawei Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

MEETING SUMMARY

This meeting provided an opportunity to be briefed by the largest telecommunication equipment suppliers in China on their future plans for both hardware and software and to undertake a guided tour of their R&D centre.

Huawei was established in 1998 and is China's largest telecommunications equipment and services vendor.

Received a guided tour through the company's R&D Centre, which demonstrated the next generation telecommunication equipment, such as high definition video conferencing and cloud computing (internet-based computing).

Discussed the potential installation of virtual boardroom facilitates for six month trial in Queensland for future regional cabinet meetings,

Received a briefing from Huawei on their plans for the future in both hardware and software and their research activities and priorities.

Indicated that the Queensland Government would be interested in facilitating Research and Development (R&D) investment in Queensland in the future especially in areas such as regional and remote telecommunications.

Discussed Huawei’s is interest in cooperating with Queensland in energy connections in remote areas.

Indicated that the National Broadband Network is particularly important for the economic development of Queensland as Queensland is Australia's second largest state and has the most decentralised population.

Indicated that there are four release sites for the National Broadband Network (NBN) located in Queensland. These sites cover a range of settings - large rural townships (Townsville and Toowoomba), inner urban areas (Brisbane inner north), and new housing developments (Springfield Lakes).

Advised that the Queensland Government is facilitating the rollout of the NBN infrastructure through the Department of Public Works, and is stimulating demand for high-speed broadband services within the business community through the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI).

Advised that the Queensland Government is keen to build the technical skills within the Queensland workforce to build and service the NBN. There are 5,700 businesses in the Queensland ICT industry, and these employ approximately 70,000 people. The Queensland ICT sector generates revenues of approximately $29 billion per annum, and exports of $1.15 billion per annum.

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Indicated that Information and communications technology (ICT) is a priority industry sector for the Queensland Government.

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VIETNAM MEETINGS

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BREAKFAST MEETING WITH THE QUEENSLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, AUSTRADE

Date: Monday 1 November 2010

Time: 8:00am - 9:00am

Venue: Renaissance Riverside Hotel 8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

Senior Trade Commissioner Austrade Vietnam Mr Tony Burchill introduced Ms

Ho Ha, the new Queensland Business Development Manager Vietnam.

Received a briefing from Ms Ha on her background. Ms Ha has accepted her appointment and will officially start on 1 January 2011 when her current employment commitments are finalised.

Ms Ha accompanied the delegation for the rest of the mission.

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MEETING WITH MR TONY BURCHILL, SENIOR TRADE COMMISSIONER AUSTRADE VIETNAM

Date: Monday, 1 November 2010

Time: 9:30am - 10:15am

Venue: Office of the Australian Consul-General Gillawah Room 5th Floor 5B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, HCMC

ATTENDEES

Mr Tony Burchill Senior Trade Commissioner Austrade Vietnam

Mr Shannon Leahy Business Development Manager Austrade

Mr Ross Hetherington Senior Advisory Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

MEETING SUMMARY

Mr Hetherington briefed me on the current political and economic issues and provided updates from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders' summit in Hanoi on 28 October, particularly regarding the proposed "Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity" and how it impacts upon Vietnam and implications for Queensland’s trade and investment performance.

Thanked Mr Burchill for the high level of assistance his staff have provided in organising the program for Vietnam.

Briefed DFAT and Austrade on the objectives of my visit to Vietnam including the strengthening of the relationship with major Vietnamese company Petro Vietnam.

Received a briefing from DFAT on the current political situation in Vietnam and the potential impacts for Queensland business.

Sought Mr Burchill’s view on how to best deal with large State Owned Enterprises such as Petro Vietnam Gas and Petro Vietnam Coal and received information relevant to these meetings.

Introduced the newly appointed Queensland Business Development Manager in Ho Chi Minh City, Ms Ho Ha, who will be based at the Consulate-General from January 2011.

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MEETING WITH MR TRAN QUANG PHUONG, DIRECTOR, HO CHI MINH CITY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Date: Monday, 1 November 2010

Time: 10:30am – 12noon

Venue: HCMC Department of Transport Office 63 Ly Tu Trong Street Ward Ben Nghe District 1, HCMC

ATTENDEES

Mr Tran Quang Phuong Director , Department of Transport Ho Chi Minh City Government

Mr Fergus Butcher Client Service Engineer, Asia Pacific , Trimble Planning Solutions

Mr Todd Crighton Director, The Buchan Group

MEETING SUMMARY

Received a briefing on the transport plans of the Government of Ho Chi Minh City including the six metro lines, light rail (tramway) project, bus rapid transit proposals and proposed road developments.

Promoted the capabilities of Queensland companies including Trimble Planning Solutions and the opportunity to connect to the major road projects being undertaken by the Government of Ho Chi Minh City.

Discussed access issues to the projects being funded by foreign governments. Gained an understanding that the Government of Ho Chi Minh City would seek to have the best available international companies able to participate in future projects.

Promoted Queensland capability particularly in busways and bus systems. Invited the Director to Queensland to see first hand Brisbane busway operations and major transport project management systems.

Sought a briefing on water treatment and waste water management issues facing Ho Chi Minh City and promoted Queensland’s recent water initiatives including the western corridor project, water grid and water management regulations.

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LUNCH WITH SENIOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES BASED IN VIETNAM


Time: 12:15pm – 2:15pm

Venue: Shri Restaurant 23 Floor, Centec Building 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

ATTENDEES

Mr Mark Long Country Manager Vietnam, Origin Energy

Mr Danny Armstrong General Director Vietnam, Commonwealth Bank

Mr Bruce Butler Chief Operating Officer, Vietnam ANZ Bank

Mr David Robbins Business Development Manager, Meinhardt Engineering Vietnam

Mr David Twine Regional Director Austrade

Ms Kirsten Sayers Regional Investment Manager , Austrade

EVENT SUMMARY

The lunch was an opportunity to promote Queensland's enhanced engagement with the Vietnam market and provide a networking opportunity for the accompanying business delegation to key Vietnam based Australian business representatives.

I delivered a speech welcoming the guests to the lunch, thanked them for making time to meet with the delegation and outlined the objectives of the visit.

Introduced the new Queensland Government Business Development Manager, Ms Ha and advised she will be based in the Consulate-General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City, with the key focus sectors of energy, transport and urban development, and education and training.

Advised that while Queensland exports to Vietnam are relatively small, the potential for growth of these exports is significant as Queensland continues to partner with Vietnam in its economic development. This lunch was an excellent opportunity for networking and for potential future business for the Queensland delegates.

Impressed that the Queensland government is serious about developing further trade and investment opportunities for its businesses in Vietnam, and the appointment of the Queensland Business Development Manager reflects this.

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MEETING WITH MR DO KHANG NINH, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PETRO VIETNAM GAS (PVG) AND DINNER


Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Evening

Venue: SCETPA Building No 19 A Cong Hoa Street, Tan Binh District Ho Chi Minh City

ATTENDEES

Mr Do Khang Ninh President and CEO Petro Vietnam Gas Corporation

Mr Vu Dinh Chien Vice Chairman Petro Vietnam gas Corporation

Mr Bui Minh Tien

Vice President, Petro Vietnam Gas Corporation

Mr Nguyen Thanh Binh

Director of LNG Import Division, Petro Vietnam Gas Corporation




MEETING SUMMARY

Met with Petro Vietnam Gas (PVG) to encourage the company to invest in upstream gas projects in Central Queensland, and invited them to Queensland for further discussions with proponents, following on from their most recent visit in June 2010.

Petro Vietnam Gas is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Petro Vietnam and was established to develop Vietnam's domestic resources but is now a major player in third markets.

Parent company, Petro Vietnam is the largest company in Vietnam and contributes at least 25 percent of the country's gross domestic product. It has a number of subsidiaries including oil, gas and coal.

Received an overview from Petro Vietnam Gas on their plans to import gas and the issues confronting Vietnam's energy security, particularly in relation to LNG supplies and sought advice about the legislative status allowing State Owned Enterprises to invest in off-shore gas projects.

Advised PVG representatives that the Queensland LNG projects continue to develop strongly.

Promoted the Queensland gas projects as part of the solution to PVG's plans to import gas from a reliable and secure source.

Discussed the potential of executives from PVG visiting Queensland in the near future to discuss investment/offtake contracts.

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MEETING WITH MR NGUYEN XUAN HOA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PETRO VIETNAM (PV) COAL


Time: 3:45pm – 5:00pm

Venue: 193/6A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

ATTENDEES

Mr Nguyen Xuan Hoa Managing Director, Petro Vietnam Coal

Mr Trinh Hai Deputy Managing Director, Petro Vietnam Coal



MEETING SUMMARY

Met with Petro Vietnam Coal (PV Coal) to encourage the company to invest in Queensland coal projects, particularly as this will assist in developing the Galilee Basin.

Petro Vietnam Coal (parent company is Petro Vietnam) was established in 2009 to assist the Vietnamese Government meet its energy plans in future years, especially in coal. PV Coal will be a major organisation in the contracting of energy supplies from international sources.

Received a briefing from PV Coal on the issues confronting Vietnam's energy security, particularly in relation to coal supplies, noting that PV Coal is interested in investing in mining operations in Australia.

Encouraged PV Coal to consider offtake contracts as a means to securing coal in the interim while pursuing investment opportunities.

Advised PV Coal representatives that the Queensland coal industry can assist the development of the energy sector in many ways, including research into carbon sequestration.

Discussed the potential of senior executives of Petro Vietnam Coal visiting Queensland in January 2011 to discuss investment/offtake agreements with Queensland coal companies.

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MEETING WITH MADAME THAO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KHANG THONG GROUP

Date: Tuesday 2 November 2010

Time: 9:00am – 10:15am

Venue: Khang Thong Company 9th Fl, Khang Thong Building 67 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Str, Ward Ben Thanh Dist 1, HCMC

ATTENDEES

Madame Thao Chief Executive Officer, Khang Thong

Mr Thoai Dinh Chief Financial Officer, Khang Thong

Mr Darren McLean Executive Director, Sanderson Group

Mr Paul Henry Senior Principal, Populous

Mr Andrew James Senior Principal, Populous

Mr Todd Crighton Director, Buchan Group

Mr Brian Pollard Manager Projects and Engineering , Worley Parsons

MEETING SUMMARY

This meeting promoted Queensland’s expertise particularly theme parks, Sports projects and industrial park developments.

Khang Thong Group is a major developer in Vietnam, started by Madame Thao, that develops industrial estates and high rise buildings. Khang Thong Group is also developing a theme park and sports city (multi stadium facility).

Congratulated Madame Thao on the progress to date of the theme park project and received an update on the current status of the two projects of relevance to the attending Queensland firms - the theme park project and the Sports City project.

Advised that Queensland businesses have broad capabilities across a range of sectors relevant to the development of the two projects being discussed, and offered the Queensland Government's support in linking Khang Thong Group with relevant Queensland businesses.

Highlighted that the Queensland companies in attendance - Sanderson Group, Populous and the Buchan Group demonstrate this expertise, and invite them to elaborate on their capabilities.

Advised Madam Thao that in relation to her industrial parks (which included the first privately owned oil refinery in Vietnam and a coal fired power station) that Queensland can also be a source of coal and expertise associated with power stations and refineries.

At this meeting, Worsley Parsons promoted their capability in oil refinery developments in relation to Khang Thong Industrial parks development.

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Invited Madam Thao to Queensland to see first hand Queensland theme parks and hold discussions regarding Khang Thong’s industrial parks (Madam Thao advised that she may visit in late January 2011).

Madame Thao extended an invitation for a delegation to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on 8 Jan 2011

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MEETING WITH MR NGUYEN THANH TUAN, CHAIRMAN, SAO NAM GROUP


Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon (meeting) 12:15pm - 1:45pm (lunch)

Venue: Office of the Australian Consul-General Gillawah Room 5th Floor 5B Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City

ATTENDEES

Mr Nguyen Thanh Tuan Chairman of Sao Nam Group

Mr Tod Crighton Director Buchan Group


MEETING SUMMARY

Met the Sao Nam Group to encourage the company to invest in the Queensland resources sector and received a briefing from Mr Tuan about Sao Nam’s plans to invest in energy resources in Queensland.

Sao Nam Group, established in March 2010, with the support of four foreign companies, is a private company focussed primarily in Vietnam’s oil and gas sector with interests in infrastructure (including energy) and urban development.

Advised the Queensland Government will assist the Sao Nam Group investigate potential partners in Queensland through introductions in all areas of interest for the group.

Given the Sao Nam Group’s interests in coal fired power generation, proposed to Mr Tuan that during his next visit to Queensland he meets with representatives from James Cook University to discuss its algae carbon sequestration project.

Promoted architectural practice, the Buchan Group, and Transport Software company Trimble Planning Solution directly to Mr Tuan. The Saonam Group has a number of other interests including high rise buildings and proposed rail projects.

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MEETING WITH MR DAVID HENRY, MANAGING DIRECTOR, VINACAPITAL REAL ESTATE VIETNAM LIMITED


Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Venue: Vinacapital HCMC Office 17th Floor Sun Wah Tower 115 Nguyen Hue District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

ATTENDEES

Mr David Henry

Managing Director, VinaCapital Real Estate, Vietnam Ltd

Mr Darren McLean Executive Director, Sanderson Group

Mr Paul Henry Senior Principal, Populous

Mr Andrew James Senior Principal, Populous

Mr Todd Crighton Director, Buchan Group

MEETING SUMMARY

VinaCapital Group a diversified investment firm, the largest of its type in Vietnam and only invests in Vietnam provided a briefing on the Vietnam economy and market.

Introduced Queensland companies at the meeting related to urban development - namely Sandersons, Populous and the Buchan Group, and promoted collaboration in VinaLand fund.

Invited these companies to outline their capabilities to the executives of VinaCapital.

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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RECEPTION

Date: Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venue: Consul General’s Residence Apartment 1201 101 Nguyen Du St District 1, HCMC

ATTENDEES

approx. 60 guests attended from the infrastructure, banking, urban development, energy, government and professional services sectors.

EVENT SUMMARY

Reiterated the importance of the relationship between Vietnam and Queensland in the energy, transport and urban development sectors, and encouraged stronger links with Queensland Alumni.

Encouraged Queensland university alumni in Ho Chi Minh City to continue their links with Queensland, particularly for commercial purposes.

Advised that the objective of the visit was to enhance Queensland Vietnam relationships in the energy, transport and urban development sectors. The mission included meetings with senior executives from a range of high profile Vietnam companies, including Petro Vietnam Coal and Gas.

Stated that Vietnam is a market that attracts quality Queensland companies. Companies who participated in the mission included: in the rail sector Ansaldo, and Trimble; in the urban development sector Sandersons, Populous and the Buchan Group.

This reception provided an opportunity for participants of the trade mission to network with key business leaders and Government officials in Vietnam.

Comments from Queensland companies include:

"Thank you again for the opportunity to be part of the Vietnam mission. I felt a great deal was achieved in a short period of time and I certainly left there with a sense of optimism for the future". Todd Crighton, Director, The Buchan Group

Populous senior principal Paul Henry who was part of the business delegation on the mission to Vietnam said:

“The help the Trade Minister Stephen Robertson and his staff gave Populous has helped position the firm to proceed with a number of opportunities in Vietnam and elsewhere in South East Asia. On at least one project we are now working on a master plan in the firm’s main Asian office in Brisbane, confident this project will convert into a major project which would create 10 new jobs in our Brisbane office. “

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HONG KONG MEETINGS

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW TRADE AND INVESTMENT QUEENSLAND HONG KONG OFFICE

Date: Wednesday 3 November 2010

Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm

Venue: Room 508, 5/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR

ATTENDEES:

Queensland allies and stakeholders in Hong Kong including a number of Commonwealth Government agencies, Australian Chamber of Commerce and a variety of Queensland companies that are based in Hong Kong.

EVENT SUMMARY

In officially opening the new Trade and Investment Queensland premises in Hong Kong, I emphasised Hong Kong’s importance to Queensland both as a highly lucrative export market and as a trade and investment platform from which to conduct activities in regional China.

The new office is located near the previous office in the Harbour Centre at Wanchai.

The design of the new office offers better functionality and allows Trade and Investment Queensland to share the office with other Queensland allies including Tourism Queensland and Queensland Investment Corporation.

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FRIENDS OF QUEENSLAND RECEPTION

Date: Wednesday 3 November 2010

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Venue: The Dynasty Club South West Tower, Convention Plaza 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

EVENT SUMMARY

The reception proved very successful where I met with over 65 alumni representing 7 universities in Queensland; namely, Australia Catholic University, Bond University, Central Queensland University, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland and University of Southern Queensland as well as alumni from Queensland's vocational education and schools sector.

Queensland education and training institutions also invited their key Hong Kong institutional and organisational partners to the event which was well attended by over 100 guests.

Acknowledged the important role the Hong Kong alumni and institutional partners play in Queensland's international education and training sector.

This event promoted the value the Queensland Government places on education and research exchange between Queensland and Hong Kong, its significant contribution to research, academic and student exchanges and institutional linkages, as well as long-term friendships, trade relationships and business opportunities.

Hong Kong alumni from Queensland's nine universities are rising in their various fields of endeavour and can play a key role as ambassadors and advocates for Queensland, including Ms. Theresa Chan, President - Greater China of CPA Australia, Mr. David Chan, Chairman of the Federation of Australian Alumni Associations in Hong Kong and Mr. Lawrence Fok, a USQ Alumni, who will be the next President - Greater China 2011 of CPA Australia.

Welcomed Mr. Milton Cheng to the role as new Chair for USQ Alumni. The three Alumni Presidents (USQ, UQ and Griffith) made good use of the event to recruit new members and to promote the alumni activities.

The Queensland Government recognises that international students contribute significantly to the cultural and social fabric of our State. The safety, security and wellbeing of students during their stay in Queensland are of paramount importance to the Government and to more than 300 Queensland institutions that currently welcome international students.

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MEETING WITH MR LES LUCK, AUSTRALIAN CONSUL-GENERAL IN HONG KONG

Date: Thursday 4 November 2010

Time: 8:30am - 9:15am

Venue: M/F Cafe Renassiance Renaissance Harbour View Hotel: 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong Tel: 852 2802 8888 Fax: 852 2802 8833

ATTENDEES

Mr Les Luck Australian Consul-General in Hong Kong

MEETING SUMMARY

The purpose of this meeting was to maintain the high level relationship already in existence between the Commonwealth and Queensland Government in Hong Kong, and to be briefed on current political and economic issues and the potential impact on Hong Kong as a gateway into China of the recently signed Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between China and Taiwan.

It was also an opportunity to thank the Consul General, Mr Les Luck, for his continued assistance and support for Queensland's trade and investment initiatives in Hong Kong.

Received a briefing from the Consul General on Hong Kong’s updated role in South China, as well as initiatives to integrate Guangdong Province with Hong Kong, taking advantage of Hong Kong's infrastructure as well as its strong capital market.

Given Hong Kong’s economic, social and infrastructure integration into the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong province, any trade and investment activities in that area should have a broader context to include the surrounding cities of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau, Zhuhai and Guangzhou.

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MEETING WITH MS CARRIE LAM, SECRETARY FOR DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF HONG KONG SAR GOVERNMENT


Time: 11:15am – 11:45am

Venue: Room 822 West Wing Central Government Offices 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong

ATTENDEES

Ms Carrie Lam Secretary for Development, Development Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government

MEETING SUMMARY

This meeting established a high level bilateral relationship with the agency responsible for urban planning, infrastructure development and employment in Hong Kong to position Queensland firms to win future infrastructure projects.

Ms Carrie Lam is the Secretary of the Development Bureau, the equivalent of the Minister of Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Employment. The Development Bureau oversees all major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, and will have significant influence over which firms are awarded projects.

A briefing on Hong Kong's priorities for its economic development and major infrastructure projects planned that will link Hong Kong with its surrounding cities including Macau, Zhuhai and Shenzhen in the Pearl River Delta region was obtained.

Ms Carrie Lam profiled two major projects that are of particular interest to Queensland: the Kai Tak Infrastructure Project is a redevelopment of the old airport that will include residential, commercial and recreational facilities. The second project is the West Kowloon Cultural District Project which will contain arts and cultural facilities and will develop Hong Kong into an international cultural metropolis.

Promoted Queensland's expertise in green building design, infrastructure planning and engineering services and energy efficiency systems that could be utilised in the major infrastructure and building projects listed above.

Reaffirmed the Queensland Government’s commitment to maintaining its strong relationship with Hong Kong and mentioned the Hong Kong office is there to facilitate communication between the two governments.

Thanked the Secretary for her briefing and extended an invitation to her to visit Queensland to explore mutual areas of cooperation in green building design and sustainable urban development.

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PRIVATE LUNCH WITH MAJOR INVESTORS IN HONG KONG


Time: 12:00noon - 2:30pm

Venue: The Dynasty Club South West Tower, Convention Plaza 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

ATTENDEES

Mr Stewart Cheng Director, Cheung Hung Development (Holdings) Ltd

Mr James Schaeffer Chief Executive Officer, Mongolia Energy Corporation Ltd

Mr Tony Fung Chairman, Yu Ming Investment Management Ltd

Mr Oscar Chow Executive Director, Chevalier International Holdings Ltd

Mr Zhang Xiaodong Deputy General Manager, Shenzhen Energy Group

EVENT SUMMARY

Thanked the heads of the major Hong Kong corporations for their investment and interest in Queensland and encouraged further investment.

At this meeting, I promoted Queensland as a reliable source of coal supplies, Queensland’s strong capabilities in the mining services and equipment sectors, and investment opportunities in Queensland’s food services industry, biotechnology and information technology as well as in Queensland mining and energy sectors.

The investors indicated strong investment interest in the resources, energy and agribusiness sectors

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VISIT THE ECO EXPO ASIA - INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Date: Thursday 4 November 2010

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: Venue: Hall 3 & Hall 6, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong

ATTENDEES

Joined by Angela To

Deputy Commissioner, Trade and Investment Office Hong Kong

MEETING SUMMARY

Eco Expo Asia 2010 (4-8 November 2010) is an annual international conference and exhibition showing the latest innovations in environmental protection industries. It was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

The purpose of the visit to the Eco Expo was to view the latest technology and development trends in environmentally sustainable products and services such as renewable energy devices, LED lighting and environmental protection systems.

There were over 250 exhibitors from 19 countries at the Eco Expo and the supporting nations included the UK, Denmark and Canada, along with many companies from Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta cities in Guangdong. Hong Kong companies occupied the largest pavilion and there were many LED lighting design suppliers at the exhibition presenting the latest developments and designs patented in China and other countries.

I observed the country pavilions of US, Japan and UK that profiled their governments’ green initiatives to promote the environmental industries developed for the domestic and overseas markets.

Discussions were undertaken with the exhibitors to learn about the innovative environmental business solutions to climate change in the United States, France and the United Kingdom, and the market trends offered in the United States which was the partner country of Eco Expo Asia.

Documents

OVERSEAS TRAVEL REPORT - Queensland Parliament€¦ · Briefing by Mr Zijian Zhang, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioner, Shanghai Venue: Meeting Room 17th floor