Co-hosted by World Trade Center Melbourne (WTC) & Oceania Business Association Incorporated(OBAI)
Date: 2025-9-16|Venue: WTC Melbourne, Docklands
Overview
The Huzhou City Promotion showcased the city’s strategic position at the geometric center of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), its comprehensive industrial ecosystem, and fast-response pro-business services. With WTC’s hybrid event + showcase capabilities and OBAI’s cross-border facilitation, the program formed an efficient loop from presentation → matchmaking → signing.

Remarks
Mayor Kunming Lian, Huzhou: Huzhou is a green and livable city neighboring Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Hefei, renowned as a place to “see a beautiful China in Huzhou.”

Hon. Ken Smith, Former Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly; Honorary Chair of OBAI: Discover Huzhou’s beauty and pursue win–win cooperation.

Mr. Jiechao Chi, Counsellor (Consulate-General of China in Melbourne): Welcomed Huzhou to Melbourne to explore new opportunities.

Thematic Presentations
Chen Shaopeng, Director-General, Huzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce: Four keywords—Prime Location|Strong Platforms|Complete Industries|Fast Services.

Jiang Hua, Mayor of Changxing County: Located in the YRD core with standout transport advantages and multimodal logistics; ~110 million tons annual cargo throughput.

South Taihu New Area: Integrates a national-level economic development zone with the Taihu Lake Tourism Resort, advancing green innovation and city–industry integration.

Highlights
YRD Advantage: Tapping into China’s economic engine for Australia–China industrial collaboration.

Full-Stack Industries: From advanced manufacturing & logistics to culture & tourism and green/low-carbon.

Pro-Business Services: Policy + platform to build actionable roadmaps for companies.

Space-as-a-Service: WTC’s integrated flow from keynotes to matchmaking to signings accelerates decisions.
On-site Signings (Selected)
Huzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau × OBAI

Jiali Australia × FlexiForklift

South Taihu New Area Administrative Committee × Blue Sky Services

Why WTC × OBAI?
OBAI: Deep track record in Australia–China facilitation—turning content into contracts.
WTC: Riverside landmark with seamless access (near Southern Cross & Flinders Street; City Free Tram Zone), end-to-end event and media support.

About WTC
Located on the banks of the Yarra and within walking distance of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Southern Cross transport hub, WTC Melbourne offers premium office leasing at its core, complemented by flexible, multi-purpose business event spaces. We provide a professional stage for investor roadshows, product launches, and cross-border business matchmaking. Beyond workspace, WTC is a gathering place for innovation and collaboration.
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