The Sydney Chongqing Business Forum was held yesterday and the two sides reached four agreements

Hualong.com (special chief reporter Tu yuan from Sydney) the Sydney Chongqing Business Forum was held in Australia yesterday. The new Wales state government, the Sydney municipal government and the Chongqing municipal government signed a memorandum of understanding, which aims to encourage economic and cultural exchanges between the two sides. The two sides also reached four agreements. Chongqing daily newspaper group will cooperate with Xingdao daily to open an Australian special edition.

The number of students studying in Australia soared

Sydney mayor kennarimore said at the forum that the Sydney Chinese new year activity has become a grand event. The performances of Chongqing tonglianglong and acrobatic troupe have added a great attraction to this major event.

"If Sydney is a country, it will rank among the top 50 economies in the world, and Chongqing is the only municipality directly under the central government in Western China. Chongqing's economic growth rate was as high as 14.9% last year, and there is great potential for bilateral cooperation," she said She said that solar collectors have been installed on the top floor of Sydney City Hall. "It is said that Chongqing is also vigorously developing a low-carbon economy. There are many places where the two sides can cooperate." "Chongqing means double happiness, and the Chongqing Sydney Cooperation Association is a happy event for both sides," she said

She said that Sydney's Chinatown is expanding, and the number of foreign students has increased by 70% in recent years. Many Australian students regard China as an important country.

Low carbon energy has cooperation opportunities

"Every year, we support the celebration of the year of China. Last year, our exports to China increased by 18%," said Ms. Christina, governor of New Zealand and Wales She said that Chongqing represents courage, dream and success. Chongqing is a good business opportunity for Australia!

She used "congratulations on getting rich, that's right!" In Chinese, people present are encouraged to invest in Chongqing.

Zhang Junsai, Chinese ambassador to Australia, said that both China and Australia have come out of the shadow of the financial crisis and can find opportunities for cooperation with each other. He said that Chongqing is opening the door to the outside world. Chongqing wants to build a livable city. Sydney focuses on energy and low-carbon economy. He hopes that Chongqing and Sydney can better cooperate.

Chongqing is the preferred investment destination

When introducing the "Chongqing experience", an Australian businessman who has been to Chongqing said, "the opportunity of Chongqing is like the intersection of two major rivers in Chongqing. It seems quite clear. It is difficult to fully understand and find the most profitable industry." He said that the opportunities in Chongqing are low labor costs and China's policy support for Chongqing. "Now HP has gone to Chongqing to invest and set up factories. I believe everyone's vision will not be wrong."

The head of Easton elevator company in Australia said, "I like the pace and food in Chongqing. The high-speed elevator of 4 meters per second we make has been reviewed." She said that investing in Chongqing would be a wise choice.

Tan Qiwei, vice mayor of Chongqing, said: "in today's world, the first choice for investment is China. If China wants to choose an investment place, Chongqing is the first choice!" He said, "we held a float parade in Sydney this year. I hope you will come to Chongqing to hold Australia week!"

At the forum, the two sides signed four agreements, including the sales agreement of Yuquan pickled mustard, Sanwen company, construction group and Lifan Group. Chongqing daily newspaper group also signed a contract with Xingdao daily group. Chongqing daily newspaper group will open an Australian special page on Xingdao daily.