Victoria’s opportunity
China is one of Victoria’s most significant economic partners. Our relationship has continued to strengthen since the signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement in 2015. As China’s economy continues to evolve – shifting toward premium consumption, services, technology, and health – Victoria is well-positioned to respond with innovation, capability, and high-quality products and services.
Strategic priorities
Victoria will leverage its unique industry capabilities and deepen collaboration with China in areas where there is strong and growing demand for Victorian expertise, products, and services including:
- Premium agricultural exports and innovative AgTech solutions
- Medical research and health technologies, including clinical trials; and Beauty, Wellness and Personal Care (BWPC) products
- Creative and sports industries
Our commitment
The Victorian Government is committed to deepening economic engagement with China that is focused on mutual value creation in key sectors to support growth, encourage innovation, and cement our mutually beneficial people-to-people ties.
Victoria will support activities that:
- Advance shared priorities in identified target sectors
- Showcase Victoria’s strengths, innovation, and commercial opportunities
- Prioritise skill and capability building
- Strengthen regulatory and market readiness of Victorian businesses.
What success looks like
- Victoria is a leading source of China’s premium food, fibre, and BWPC imports, and a preferred partner for agricultural innovation.
- Victorian medical research and health technology sector are equipped and supported to collaborate effectively with their Chinese counterparts.
- Victorian and Chinese creative and sporting organisations enjoy enduring and commercially beneficial exchange.
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