China delegation in town for trade talks
A delegation of officials from Guangdong, China has met South Australian research and business leaders as part of a trade and investment visit.
Officials from eight Chinese organisations last week visited researchers from Flinders University, the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), and local crayfish producers as part of a trade and investment trip.
The delegation explored potential trade and investment opportunities and discussed potential areas of mutual interest, according to the state government.
It follows a trade mission to China led by Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven in March, which included a meeting with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Scriven said she was pleased the delegation visited South Australia to “see firsthand our leading scientific research in aquaculture and explore opportunities for future collaboration”.
The delegation visited Flinders University to exchange ideas on the expansion of seaweed cultivation and toured SARDI’s West Beach facility and its Institute of Hydrobiology to discuss possible opportunities for scientific research cooperation.
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The group also visited Kangabbie Farm SA Marron, south of Adelaide, to learn about freshwater crayfish production and trade before heading to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula to see the Lincoln Marine Science Centre and meet with local seafood and industry representatives.
Scriven said significant progress had been made to stabilise Australia’s relationship with China, citing the recent removal of tariffs on Australian wine.
“Our delegation to China earlier this year highlighted our commitment to maintaining South Australia’s long and mutually beneficial relationship with China,” she said.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other and grow trade and investment opportunities.”
