New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms China is now Australia’s number one trading partner – taking over from Japan in 2007.

China is also our second largest destination for exports, with 2007 figures indicating that Australia exported goods and services worth $27 billion to China. Our excellent trading record sees Australia treated favourably by the Chinese Government and positions Australia as a destination of choice for many Chinese entrepreneurs.

CIFIT 2008 represents an unprecedented opportunity for Australian businesses to explore bilateral investment and trade opportunities with China. The 4 day event will feature an investment and trade exhibition, international investment forums and seminars, business and investment matchmaking services, and provide comprehensive information on projects, investment opportunities and policies.

Key benefits:

• Benefit from exposure to over 10,000 business professionals representing 100 countries
• Identify prospective investment projects and partners
• Participate in targeted and high value networking via tailored one-on-one Business Matching events
• Attend forums and seminars addressing investment ‘hot topics’ and China’s investment and trade policies
• Participate in an environment that in 2007 alone generated bilateral investment in excess of US$20 billion