(Shenzhen APEC) Australian political and business people: Looking forward to using the APEC meeting to expand cooperation with China

China News Service, Sydney, November 13 (Reporter Bo Wenwen) The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Informal Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China this month. In recent interviews with reporters from China News Service in Sydney, many Australian political and business figures expressed their expectation to use this meeting as an opportunity to expand cooperation between Australia and China in the fields of green energy, technological innovation and other fields.

Andrew Ferguson, councilor of Canada Bay City, Australia, said that Australia and China have maintained close economic and trade ties for a long time, which is in the long-term interests of the Australian people. He is optimistic about the development potential of Shenzhen and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and looks forward to the APEC meeting bringing new opportunities for the two countries to deepen economic and trade cooperation.

Patrick Mayoh, CEO of the New South Wales branch of the Australia China Business Council, believes that the upcoming APEC meeting is an important window for the outside world to understand Shenzhen's innovative development and China's market opportunities.

Meidi said that many member companies of the Australia-China Business Council have established business contacts with Shenzhen, and some companies hope to go to Shenzhen to find partners. "We will encourage more member companies to participate in APEC-related activities this year so that they can experience the vitality of Shenzhen first-hand." He also looks forward to promoting the strengthening of docking between enterprises of the two countries in fields such as renewable energy and transforming cooperation intentions into concrete projects.

On the evening of November 10, tourists watched the APEC-themed light show at the Civic Center in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Leaders’ Meeting will be held in Shenzhen this month. Photo by China News Service reporter Chen Chuhong

Garry Simonian, director of the Australian Export Council, visited Shenzhen not long ago and was deeply impressed by the local preparations for the APEC meeting. He said that the slogan "Meet in Shenzhen and witness the miracle" is exactly what he felt during his trip to Shenzhen. The changes in Shenzhen are amazing and can be called a miracle.

In Simonyi's view, Shenzhen's production efficiency, technological innovation and supply chain advantages provide Australian companies with a variety of cooperation opportunities. From modular buildings that can help ease pressure on Australia's housing supply to green energy and electrified transportation, Australian and Chinese companies can deepen cooperation in many areas. He said that the introduction and application of relevant technologies in Australia will help improve productivity and benefit local people.

Frank Alafaci, Chairman of the Australian Business Summit Council, said that Australia and China can enhance mutual trust within the APEC framework, cooperate around common economic interests, and contribute to the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. He is also optimistic about the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of clean energy, sustainable agriculture, education and digital innovation, and believes that the complementary advantages of both parties can be transformed into commercially viable projects by strengthening the connection between enterprises, universities and industry experts. (over)