More than $330 million in commercial agreements between NSW businesses and businesses from Guangdong Province were secured last week during the 30th NSW\u2013Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting (JEM) in Guangzhou, strengthening NSW\u2019s economic ties with China\u2019s largest provincial economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led by NSW Minister for Industry and Trade Anoulack Chanthivong, the trade mission focused on Health and Life Sciences, Trade, including food and beverage manufacturing and Net Zero and the Energy Transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading these outcomes was the announcement of a research collaboration between the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Genesis Australia, aimed at driving innovation in sustainable agriculture through the development of microalgae-based organic fertilizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NSW based global hearing solutions leader Cochlear also secured a substantial long-term export pipeline into the Greater Bay Area, showcasing its latest cochlear implant technologies and reinforcing NSW\u2019s reputation for advanced medical ingenuity. This is a direct result of the 2023 JEM, held in Sydney, which led to a nation-first agreement for Cochlear to supply medical devices across Guangdong\u2019s Greater Bay Area hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other key outcomes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mission included strategic bilateral and sector-specific meetings, as well as engagements in Hong Kong and Shanghai, expanding opportunities for NSW businesses across Greater China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also contributed to the bold vision to grow exports by $100 billion, attract $25 billion in investment, and create 30,000 new jobs by 2035 set out in the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Industry and Trade Anoulack Chanthivong said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis mission has delivered on the objectives of the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035<\/em> to create jobs, attract investment, and diversify our trade base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dNSW is a trading state and China is a major trading partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe outcomes achieved in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong demonstrate the strength of our long-standing sister-state relationship with Guangdong and the opportunities that flow from collaboration in net zero, health, technology and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom clean energy innovation, to clinical trials and sustainable farming, these partnerships will deliver tangible benefits for NSW businesses and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pat Casey, Strategic Sourcing Director, Blackmores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Joint Economic Meeting has provided Blackmores with a unique platform to deepen our collaboration with Sirio Pharma and represents a significant step forward in combining Blackmores\u2019 R&D innovation with Sirio\u2019s world\u2011class supply chain capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis partnership strengthens our ability to innovate, expand our product portfolio, and meet growing demand in Asia\u2019s largest health market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frances Cui, Chief Representative, Greater China, Genesis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe NSW\u2013Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting\u2014and our 46\u2011year sister\u2011state agreement\u2014give partners like us the trusted platform to move faster from lab to paddock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThrough our collaboration with the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, we\u2019ll scale microalgae\u2011based organic fertilisers to strengthen sustainable agriculture across NSW and the Greater Bay Area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barry Irvin, Executive Chairman, Bega Group:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe JEM is an invaluable platform for food and beverage businesses like ours. It opens doors to markets and creates opportunities to build strong, long-term relationships with partners across Greater China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These connections help us showcase the quality of NSW products and position our brand for sustainable growth in one of the world\u2019s most dynamic regions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bodie Lazar, Managing Director, Probev International:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cParticipating in JEM has been a game\u2011changer for Probev. Our partnership with AusTiger opens the door to Guangdong\u2019s dynamic sports nutrition market, enabling us to showcase Australian innovation and quality to millions of new consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe mission has given us the confidence to pursue ambitious export goals and demonstrated the real value of NSW\u2019s sister\u2011state relationship with Guangdong in driving business success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Regional Exporter of the Year 2025, Flavourtech CEO and Chairman Leon Skaliotis said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReturning to JEM has progressed initial meetings into trusted partnerships for Flavourtech. For a regional manufacturer such as ourselves, it has helped accelerate projects through market access and opened doors across Guangdong and the Greater Bay Area.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" More than $330 million in commercial agreements between NSW businesses and businesses from Guangdong Province were secured last week during the 30th NSW\u2013Guangdong Joint Economic Meeting (JEM) in Guangzhou, strengthening NSW\u2019s economic ties with China\u2019s largest provincial economy. 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