Queensland strengthens presence in China with new trade office in Shenzhen
- Queensland expands its on-the-ground trade and investment footprint in China, opening a new office in Shenzhen.
- Shenzhen is a key city in China's Greater Bay Area and a global centre for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and technology.
- China is Queensland's top export market – now worth $26.5 billion a year and growing.
The Crisafulli Government is strengthening Queensland's global trade presence with the opening of a new Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) office in Shenzhen, one of China's most dynamic and economically significant cities.
The expansion reinforces the Crisafulli Government's commitment to re-engaging with key trading partners after a decade of the former Labor Government, creating new market opportunities, and delivering strong economic outcomes for the State.
Shenzhen - often referred to as China's innovation capital - is a gateway to the Greater Bay Area, a major hub for technology, advanced manufacturing and finance.
Queensland's new office will support exporters, investors, and education providers as they expand their reach into this fast-growing region.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the Crisafulli Government was focused on restoring confidence and rebuilding relationships that had been strained under Labor over the past decade.
"Queensland is open for business, and our businesses deserve a Government that backs them in global markets," Minister Bates said.
"This new office brings Queensland's trade footprint in China to six locations, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong and now Shenzhen, providing on-the-ground support across China's major economic centres."
The trade mission continues after the release of the Queensland-China Trade and Investment Strategy 2025, which outlines the Crisafulli Government's plan to deepen commercial ties with China while ensuring Queensland businesses remain globally competitive.
