Published Tuesday, 10 July, 2007 at 01:49 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
QUEENSLAND EXPORTERS SET FOR GOLD IN BEIJING: PREMIER
Premier and Minister for Trade Peter Beattie said Queensland exporters would also be winners at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
“I am delighted to announce we will be opening a Queensland Trade Office in Beijing to stimulate investment and business between China and the Smart State in the lead up to and during the Games,” Mr Beattie said.
“China is a major market for Queensland, generating $2.75 billion worth of merchandise goods exports in 2005-06, including $754 million in metalliferous ores and metal scrap, $438 million in coal, coke and briquettes, and $351 million worth of textile fibres and their wastes,” he said.
“The new Queensland shopfront in Beijing will ensure a highly visible Smart State presence for business and industry between the key months of May to August 2008.
“It will be a business facilitation hub, providing Queenslanders with a place to meet Chinese firms and access support services.
“It will also be selling the strong message abroad that Queensland is an attractive investment destination and a supplier of first choice for quality products and services.”
The Queensland Trade Office in Beijing will additionally provide a range of services to strengthen dialogue across industry sectors, including the knowledge-intensive industries.
Sectors expected to grow trade to China in coming years include:
• Natural resources – mining, energy and energy generation, and water
• Sports, recreation and tourism
• Agriculture – beef, fruit (mango, citrus) and vegetables
• Education and training services to the public and private sectors.
There are Queensland Trade Offices already operating in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Media Contacts: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
“I am delighted to announce we will be opening a Queensland Trade Office in Beijing to stimulate investment and business between China and the Smart State in the lead up to and during the Games,” Mr Beattie said.
“China is a major market for Queensland, generating $2.75 billion worth of merchandise goods exports in 2005-06, including $754 million in metalliferous ores and metal scrap, $438 million in coal, coke and briquettes, and $351 million worth of textile fibres and their wastes,” he said.
“The new Queensland shopfront in Beijing will ensure a highly visible Smart State presence for business and industry between the key months of May to August 2008.
“It will be a business facilitation hub, providing Queenslanders with a place to meet Chinese firms and access support services.
“It will also be selling the strong message abroad that Queensland is an attractive investment destination and a supplier of first choice for quality products and services.”
The Queensland Trade Office in Beijing will additionally provide a range of services to strengthen dialogue across industry sectors, including the knowledge-intensive industries.
Sectors expected to grow trade to China in coming years include:
• Natural resources – mining, energy and energy generation, and water
• Sports, recreation and tourism
• Agriculture – beef, fruit (mango, citrus) and vegetables
• Education and training services to the public and private sectors.
There are Queensland Trade Offices already operating in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Media Contacts: Premier’s Office 3224 4500