• Projected growth of e-commerce and rising disposable incomes in China’s lower tier cities are opening new export opportunities for Queensland’s food, agriculture, and health products.
• The Greater Bay Area’s focus on connectivity, market access, and innovation offers potential for Queensland firms in health, design, digital trade and infrastructure.
• China’s demand for high-quality healthcare and clinical trials continues to grow, creating a strategic opening for Queensland’s capability in these areas. 
• Queensland can partner with China to support its continued need for traditional energy as well as investment and partnership in commercially-viable renewables.
• China’s focus on addressing youth unemployment and further development of higher education and vocational training creates opportunities for Queensland to expand partnerships in skills-based education and career-focused learning pathways.
• Favourable market access for Queensland exporters exists through trade agreements such as ChAFTA, RECP, and A-HKFTA.
• Queensland’s collaboration with the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), Austrade and DFAT strengthens bilateral trade and investment ties by providing a platform for Queensland businesses to engage with Chinese counterparts, access market insights, and participate in high-level policy and industry dialogues.

• The Australia-China bilateral relationship is complicated owing to the fact that each has different political systems as well as differences in views on a range of important issues. 
• The application of trade restrictions and tariffs by the US on China will likely weaken gross domestic product (GDP) growth of the latter and may weaken demand for key Queensland exports, especially commodities. 
• Economic headwinds including a struggling property sector, overall weak consumer sentiment, and youth unemployment will likely continue to limit GDP growth. 
• A complex and sometimes rapidly changing regulatory landscape in and in relation to China can present risks and challenges for Queensland businesses.

When: September 2025
Where: Hong Kong
Details: Promotional activities delivered in partnership with Avocados Australia during Asia Fruit Logistica to expand business opportunities for Queensland avocado growers among importers, buyers, distributors and retailers in Hong Kong.

When: October 2025
Where: Shenzhen
Details: A showcase event in partnership with the Shenzhen Bay Marina Club to promote Queensland beef and red meat products to importers, buyers and distributors in Shenzhen during the Shenzhen Bay International Boat Show.

When: 2–10 November 2025
Where: Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing
Details: Queensland Food and Agriculture Pavilion at the world’s largest import-themed trade event, CIIE, to promote packaged food, beverages, health and wellness products, wines, meat, seafood and fruit to importers, buyers and distributors. TIQ will also organise an optional extension program for Queensland delegates to showcase their products in Chengdu and Chongqing.

When: Mid-March 2026
Where: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong
Details: Workshops with education agents and institutional partners focused on boosting recruitment and partnerships for Queensland education providers across the higher education, VET, schools, ELICOS and student accommodation sectors.

When: March 2026
Where: Hong Kong
Details: A product showcase and networking event in partnership with MLA to promote Queensland beef and red meat products to local importers, buyers and distributors in Hong Kong.

When: March 2026
Where: Macau
Details: A promotional event in Macau targeting five-star hotels to showcase Queensland food products and grow exports of beef, seafood, fruits and other food products.

When: April 2026
Where: Beijing, Shanghai
Details: Study Queensland booth at one of China’s largest education events, CIEET, to promote recruitment and partnerships for Queensland education providers in the higher education, VET, schools and ELICOS sectors.

When: April 2026
Where: Beijing
Details: A talent employability session in partnership with CSCSE to continue repositioning the Study Queensland brand as employability-focused, promote career support for students and graduates, and facilitate opportunities for joint programs.

When: April-May 2026
Where: Shanghai, Beijing
Details: Seminars and business matching events to promote Queensland biomedical research and clinical trial capabilities and potential collaborations with Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

When: 6 June 2026
Where: Shenzhen
Details: Reception with Queensland education providers, local alumni and members of the local business community in Shenzhen, focusing on the healthcare industry and professional networks.