AustCham China Attends CAEFI New Year Reception

On 19 January 2026, AustCham China Chair Vaughn Barber and Board Member Joe He attended the "Invest in China" New Year Reception hosted by the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment(CAEFI). The high-level gathering brought together Chinese government officials, foreign ambassadors, and senior representatives from international business chambers and multinational corporations.

2026年1月19日，中国澳大利亚商会会长冯栢文及董事何逸舟应邀出席了中国外商投资企业协会新春茶话会。本次活动汇集了中外政府高层官员、外国驻华使节以及国际商界领袖，共话新一年在华投资合作与发展机遇。

▲ 图 | Wei Peng, Standing Vice-chairman of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (left); Vaughn Barber, Chair of AustCham China (right)

▲ 图 | Joe He, AustCham China Board Member and Managing Director and China CEO of Australian Capital Equity(left); Vaughn Barber, Chair of AustCham China (right)

During the event, senior Chinese officials reaffirmed China's commitment to further opening up and improving the business environment for foreign enterprises. The discussions centered on the continued importance of foreign investment in China's high-quality development and the shared opportunities emerging from China's economic transformation.

会上，中方高级官员重申了中国持续推进高水平对外开放、优化外资营商环境的坚定决心。与会各方围绕外资在中国高质量发展中的持续作用，以及中国经济转型为国际企业带来的新机遇展开了深入交流。

The event provided a valuable platform for AustCham China to engage with key stakeholders in the foreign business community and Chinese policymakers. Through such dialogues, AustCham China gains important insights into policy directions while voicing the perspectives of Australian businesses operating in China.

本次活动为中国澳大利亚商会提供了与政策制定者及国际商界同仁深入交流的重要平台。通过此类高层对话，商会不仅能够更准确地把握政策导向，也能及时反映在华澳资企业的关切与建议。

AustCham China appreciates the invitation and remains committed to supporting its members in navigating the evolving business landscape. The Chamber will continue to foster stronger Australia-China commercial ties and promote practical cooperation that benefits businesses from both countries.

中国澳大利亚商会感谢主办方的盛情邀请，并将继续致力于为会员企业提供支持，协助其把握中国市场的发展机遇。商会将持续推动中澳两国工商界深化务实合作，为双方企业创造更多互利共赢的发展空间。