Introduction

China is now one of Australia’s most important trading and economic partners. Business interactions between the two countries are rapidly growing and strengthening at all levels across many sectors. Success in further developing and sustaining this mutually productive economic relationship relies on a thorough understanding of each other and effective communication.

This symposium series is a joint initiative of Monash University’s Faculty of Business and Economics and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne. It aims to provide opportunities for high level interaction between Australian and Chinese business leaders, academic experts and policy makers; to inform the community and to stimulate the exchange of ideas.

Following the successful visit to Australia by the Chinese Premier Mr Wen Jiabao in April, the first in this series of symposia, ‘Partnering for Success – through Chinese eyes’ will focus on growing China-Australia complementary business potential and investment opportunities. Key speakers will include the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Liang
Shugen; the Managing Director of CITIC Resources Australia and Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Melbourne, Mr Chen Zeng; and Senior Vice-President, China Minmetals Corporation, Mr Xu Siwei.