About this regional hub
Invest and Trade Western Australia is represented in Greater China with offices in Shanghai and Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. We assist Western Australian companies to access trade and investment opportunities across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
We speak a range of languages including English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
If you are an investor or business and would like to enquire further about trade, investment and export opportunities with Western Australia, get in touch with us via our online enquiry form.
Our Commissioner for Greater China
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Juan Lu
Investment and Trade Commissioner for China
Juan is the Investment and Trade Commissioner for the China region at the Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Juan and her team work to attract investment and increase trade into Western Australia from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
With over 25 years’ experience and expertise in international investment and trade in Australia and China, Juan has a proven track record in facilitating strategic and productive relations between Western Australia and China. Juan has strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, a demonstrated understanding of government policy and a deep knowledge of the Western Australian investment and trade landscape.
Juan has held a number of leadership roles at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and has facilitated Chinese investment in Western Australia’s mining, energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors. Juan has also acted as a China Advisor to various State Government Ministers and Premiers on overseas missions. Juan has a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Accounting. Being a native Mandarin speaker, Juan has an excellent understanding of Chinese business and culture.
Email: Juan.Lu@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Our Locations in the Region
Shanghai China
Room 2204, CITIC Square 1168 Nanjing Road West Shanghai People’s Republic of China 200041 Phone: +86 21 5292 5899
Hangzhou China
Room 601-26, Building 3, Ping An Financial Centre, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
New Invest and Trade Western Australia office established with sister-state in China.
Invest and Trade Western Australia has bolstered their international network through the establishment of a second office in Greater China.
The new office is based in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang Province, making Western Australia the only Australian state to have a presence in the Zhejiang region - one of China's most economically advanced provinces. Zhejiang Province has a population of around 65 million and is home to several major technology companies, including Alibaba Group.
Western Australia and Zhejiang Province have enjoyed a sister-state relationship since November 1987, and in May 2022 the agreement was renewed with a focus on expanding trade and investment opportunities in primary industries, education, technology, new energy and health and medical life sciences. WA's universities also share strong collaborative relationships with their Zhejiang counterparts in research and development.
The expanded presence complements the existing Shanghai Office and provides additional resources and support for greater trade and investment with Western Australia’s largest trading partner. The Hangzhou office will be overseen by WA's Investment and Trade Commissioner for Greater China with the support of three locally engaged staff.
Western Australia values its relationships across Asia and is committed to strengthening our cultural and economic connections. The State's strategic partnerships, including sister-state relationships, make an important contribution to strengthening WA’s engagement with Asia in line with the Government’s Asian Engagement Strategy to 2030 - Our future with Asia.
If you are a Western Australian business interested in further information regarding opportunities in China, please view our Greater China Hub page, or contact Invest and Trade WA via investandtrade@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Published on: 11 June 2024
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If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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