The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce, Australia China Business Council, Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Australian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the University of Melbourne will launch the 2022 "Doing Business in China Report" on Wednesday 14 December at 11:00am - 12:30pm (China) 2:00 - 3:30pm (AEDT, Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney).

Members and non-members are invited to attend an online briefing about the key findings of this important and timely publication. In its third edition, the report's findings are based on survey responses received from 160 Australian companies that are operating in or doing business with China. All responses were received prior to the Australian Federal election.

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and China, this report provides reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of business relations between the two countries. Despite the state of bilateral relations, media reporting and public sentiment; despite the challenges caused by epidemic prevention and management policies in China and the impact of sanctions and tariffs on some of Australian trade with China; and despite the risks associated with heightened geopolitical tensions and economic decoupling, Australian businesses operating in China are clear-eyed about the importance of the China market. With China's international borders having been closed since March 2020, the experience and perspectives of Australian companies operating in China are a valuable reference for Australian political leaders, policy makers and business leaders alike.

We thank the member companies who completed the survey, as well as University of Melbourne for their insightful analysis of the results. We also gratefully acknowledge the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations for their support of this project.

We thank Austrade for making their Webex platform available for this important event.

Date: 14 December, 11:00am - 12:30pm (China) 2:00 - 3:30pm (AEDT, Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney).

Format: Online Briefing (Webex)

Tickets: Free of charge for both members and non-members, but prior registration is required

If you are interested in strengthening your relationship with the Chamber by becoming a member, please contact our Managing Director, Brendan Mason at brendan.mason@austcham.org

For further information about this event, please contact events.associate@austcham.org