​Queensland open for business with largest-ever delegation at China International Import Expo​

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering the State’s largest business delegation with more than 110 delegates from over 50 Queensland companies on show in Shanghai. ​
• New 'QueensLand of Opportunity' Pavilion launched to unite exporters under one confident brand, as part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to restore Queensland’s reputation on the world stage.  
• One-third of participating firms from regional Queensland, showcasing our State’s diversity.
• ​The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy and a fresh start for Queensland. 

​​The Crisafulli Government is putting Queensland back on the global stage, delivering the State’s largest-ever business delegation to one of the world’s biggest trade events. 

​More than 110 delegates from over 50 Queensland companies are attending the China International Import Export (CIIE) in Shanghai, to promote premium local products to hundreds of thousands of buyers. 

​From beef and seafood to plant-based food, boutique wines and wellness brands, Queensland is once again open for business after a decade of decline under Labor. 

​At the heart of the mission is the new ‘QueensLand of Opportunity’, officially opened by Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates. 

​Its purpose is to unite exporters from every region under one confident global brand and show Queensland is ready to compete and win on the world stage. 

​A third of participating firms are from regional Queensland, including Stanbroke Beef, JBS, Kilcoy Global Foods, Lotte International, COYO, and Walker Seafoods.  

​Many of whom are participating in livestreams featuring their products, reaching millions of Chinese consumers, creating new eCommerce export channels, building demand for Queensland‘s products, helping underpin a stronger economy, and a better lifestyle for Queenslanders.  

​In the year ending August 2025, Queensland’s goods export to China were worth $25.3 billion, including $6.5 billion in premium food, beverage, and medicinal products. 

​For a decade, the former Labor Government let Queensland’s trade edge slip, opportunities were missed, approvals stalled, and business confidence was lost. That era is over.  

​The Crisafulli Government is driving a fresh start for trade and investment, cutting red tape, backing exporters, and restoring Queensland’s reputation as Australia’s most ambitious state. 

​Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, said the mission was a clear signal that Queensland is open for business. 

"​Throughout Labor’s decade of decline, exports were transactional, relationships were an afterthought, Queensland’s export potential sat idle, and investment opportunities were missed,” Minister Bates said. 

​“Queensland is back on the global stage, showcasing our best and turning opportunity into outcomes. 

​“We’re restoring confidence, cutting red tape, and backing exporters in every corner of our State.