Queensland China Parliamentary visit to China and Hong Kong 18–24 September 2009 by
Honourable John Mickel MP Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Queensland Parliament and Mr Ray Stevens MP Shadow Minister for Tourism and Fair Trading
and Vietnam
24 September–1 October 2009 by
Mr Mickel
PROGRAM
Thursday 17 September 2009 – Brisbane/Shanghai
9:45pm Check in at airport
11.45pm Depart Brisbane for Singapore on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ246 Travel time: 8h 5min
Friday 18 September 2009 – Brisbane/Shanghai
5:50am Arrive in Singapore 7.50am
8:05am Depart Singapore for Shanghai on Flight SQ828 10.05am Travel Time: 5h 20m
1:25pm Arrive Shanghai and transfer to Hotel 3:25pm To be met by Shanghai People’s Congress and Mr Zijian Zhang, Commissioner, Trade Queensland China
3:00pm Check in Hotel 5:00pm Ramada Plaza Hotel 719 East Nanjing Road / 700 Jiujiang Road Shanghai 200002 P.R.C Tel: +86 (21) 6350 0000
4:00pm Meeting with His Excellency Mr Qian Jinglin, Vice Chairman, Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee
Venue: 860 Beijing Road West, Shanghai
Contact: Ms Guo Ying Tel: +8621 62155162
Evening Dinner Hosted by the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee TBC
Page 2 overnight Shanghai
Ramada Plaza Hotel 719 East Nanjing Road / 700 Jiujiang Road Shanghai 200002 P.R.C. Tel: +86 (21) 63500000
Saturday 19 September 2009 – Shanghai
9.30am Viewing of a model of the Shanghai World Expo 11:30am site followed by a viewing of the actual site from an elevated vantage point
Accompanied by Mr Ding Wei, Vice-Chairman, Legislative Committee of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress
Venue: 3588 Pudong Road South, Shanghai
11.30am Meeting with His Excellency Mr Liu Yungeng, 1:30pm Chairman, Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, followed by a lunch hosted by the Chairman
Venue: Radisson Plaza Xingguo Hotel 78 Xingguo Road, Shanghai
Contact: Mr Mei Lanbin Tel: +8621 23119185 pm Own Arrangements overnight Ramada Plaza Hotel 719 East Nanjing Road / 700 Jiujiang Road Shanghai 200002 P.R.C. Tel: +86 (21) 63500000
Sunday 20 September 2009 – Shanghai/Guangzhou
10.00am Depart Ramada Plaza Hotel for Airport
11:00am Check in at Airport 1:00pm 12:00pm Depart Shanghai for Guangzhou on Flight MU5305 2:00pm Travel Time: 2h 05m
Page 3 2.05pm Arrive Guangzhou and met by the People’s 4:05pm Congress and Mr Murray Davis, Director, Trade Queensland Guangzhou Office pm Transfer to Hotel
Grand Hyatt Hotel 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510623 Tel: + 86 20 8396 1234 Fax: + 86 20 8550 8234 Email: [email protected]
3:30pm Check in to the hotel pm Own arrangements for dinner
7.15pm Depart Hotel for evening Pearl River Cruise as 9:15pm guests of the People’s Congress
8pm-9pm Pearl River Cruise 10:00pm 9:30pm Return to Hotel 11:30pm overnight Guangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hotel 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510623 Tel: + 86 20 8396 1234 Fax: + 86 20 8550 8234 Email: [email protected]
Monday 21 September 2009 – Guangzhou/Foshan/Guangzhou
8:00am Depart hotel for Foshan 10:00am Travel time: 45mins
10:00am Visit Museum of medieval ceramics industry and/or 12:00pm Ancestors’ Temple, memorial to famous martial artist Huang Fei Hong
11:00am Meeting and lunch with Mr Lin Yuanhe, Secretary General of Foshan Municipal Committee of the CPC, and representatives from Standing Committee of Foshan People's Congress
1:30pm Return to Guangzhou
Page 4 3:30pm Visit Guang Xiao Temple
4:30pm Return to hotel
5:00pm Own arrangements
6:00pm Meeting and dinner with the Honourable Zhong Yangsheng, Vice Chairman, Standing Committee, Guangdong Provincial People's Congress
Yulan Room (mtg) & Redbud Room (dinner) Floor 3, Garden Hotel 368 Huan Shi Dong Road, Guangzhou overnight Guangzhou
Grand Hyatt Hotel 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510623 Tel: + 86 20 8396 1234 Fax: + 86 20 8550 8234
Tuesday 22 September 2009 – Guangzhou/Hong Kong
8:30am Check out of hotel
9:00am Transfer to Guangzhou Railway Station
10:39am Depart Guangzhou for Hong Kong on Train 12:30pm Number T823 Travel Time: 1h 50m
12:30pm Arrive in Hong Kong and transfer to hotel 2:30pm pm Check in at Hotel
Speaker’s Accommodation Prudential Hotel 222 Nathan Road, Hong Kong Ph: + 852 2311 8222
Mr Stevens’ Accommodation Metropark Hotel 75 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Telephone : (852) 2761-1711 overnight Hong Kong
Page 5 Wednesday 23 September 2009 – Hong Kong
10:am Meeting with Mr Jasper Yok Sing Tsang, GBS, JP, President of the Legislative Council (TBC)
Venue: Legislative Council Building 8 Jackson Road Central, Hong Kong
11:30am Attend the official opening of an art exhibition by 1:30pm Queensland artist, Stephen Dix
Venue: Shop 207, Level 2 Ocean Centre Gallery by Harbour Hong Kong 12:00pm Visit to Trade Queensland Hong Kong Office and 2:00pm briefing by Mr Simon Lee, Trade Commissioner
Venue: Room 2506 Harbour Centre Wanchai Hong Kong 3:00pm 5:00pm Meeting with Ms Emily Tse, Deputy Director, IDP Education Pty Ltd
Venue: Suite 2807, Harbour Centre 25 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2827 6362 Fax: (852) 2827 9286 4:00pm Return to Hotel 6:00pm 6:00pm Commissioner will collect guests from the Hotel
6.30pm Meet with the Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey 8:30pm Club followed by a tour of the facilities.
7.00pm Meeting and Dinner with the Chairman of the Hong 9:00pm Kong Jockey Club
Venue: Chairman's Box Hong Kong Jockey Club
Dress code: Business attire overnight Hong Kong
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Thursday 24 September 2009 – Hong Kong/Hanoi
10:00am Meeting with Mother Superior Jacqueline Ho, St Paul’s Convent School to discuss High School students studying in Queensland
Venue: Causeway Bay Hong Kong
12:55pm Check in at airport 2:55pm
2:55pm Depart Hong Kong for Hanoi on Flight VN791 4:55pm Travel time: 2h
5:55pm Arrive Hanoi 8:55pm pm Transfer to Hotel
Somerset Grand Hanoi Address: 49 Hai Ba Trung Street Hanoi, Vietnam Telephone: (84-4) 3934 2342 Fax: (84-4) 3934 2343 pm Check in at hotel
7.30pm Dinner at Koto Restaurant
Address: 61 Pho Van Mieu Street Hanoi 8.30pm Meeting with Professor Dang Hue, President and Chairman of the Board BACHA International University overnight Hanoi
Friday 25 September 2009 – Hanoi
7:30am Breakfast meeting with Dr Nguyen The Tho, 10:30am Director of Securities Issuance Management Department, State Securities Commission of Vietnam
Venue: Somerset Grand Hotel
Page 7 Contact Details for Dr. Nguyen The Tho Hanoi - Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 39340469 Fax: (84-4) 39264482
9:00am Meeting with Dr Vu Dinh Anh at the Institute of 11:00am Pricing and Market Research, Academy of Finance, Ministry of Finance
Venue: Academy of Finance No. 8 Phan Huy Chu- Street Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
11.00am Meeting with Mr Allaster Cox 1.00pm Australian Ambassador to Vietnam
Venue: Australian Embassy 8 Dao Tan Street Ba Dinh district (20 minute drive from Hotel)
7pm Dinner with Dr Nguyen Huy Nga, Director-General, 10:00pm General Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, Ministry of Health
Overnight Hanoi
Saturday 26 September 2009 – Hanoi/Danang am Check out of Hotel
9:05am Check in at Airport 12:05pm
10.05am Depart Hanoi for Danang on Flight VN315 1:05pm Travel time: 1h 15m
11.20am Arrive in Danang 2:20pm am Transfer to Hotel and check in
Hoang Anh Gia Lai Danang Hotel Address: 01 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau district Da Nang City Tel: (+84) 511 222 3344 - 222 3354
Page 8 Fax: (+84) 511 222 3355
5:30pm Meeting with Professor Huynh Phuc, Director, 8:30pm Department of Science and Technology
Venue:
6:00pm Dinner with Griffith University Alumni 9:00pm Overnight Danang
Sunday 27 September 2009 – Danang
8am Meeting with the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres and tour of Aged Care facilities.
7.00pm Courtesy call and discussions on hospitality training opportunities with Mr Duncan Maclean General Manager Furama Resort Hotel, Danang Email address: [email protected] Hotel 0011845113847888 Mobile number 001184983457621
Overnight Danang
Monday 28 September 2009 – Danang/Ho Chi Minh City
10.30am Meeting with His Excellency Mr Tran Van Minh, 1.30pm Chairman of the People’s Committee of Danang
Venue: People’s Committee’s Office 42 Bach Dang Street
12:30pm Lunch meeting with Mr Luong Minh San, Director, 3:30pm Danang Foreign Affairs Office
Overnight Danang
All appointments in Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore were cancelled due to the typhoon in Danang.
Page 9 Wednesday 30 September 2009 – Singapore
8:00am Depart Danang for Ho Chi Minh City
2:50pm Depart Ho Chi Minh City for Singapore on Singapore Airlines SQ185 Travel time: 1h 55min
Transit in Singapore
9:10pm Depart Singapore for Brisbane on Singapore 11:10pm Airlines Flight Travel time: 7h 30min
Thursday 1 October 2009 – Singapore/Brisbane
6:40am Arrive Brisbane
Page 10 PROGRAM NOTES
Friday 18 September 2009
Meeting with Mr Qian Jinglin, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
Time: 4pm - 5pm Venue: 860 Beijing Road West, Shanghai
KEY POINTS • Thanked the Vice Chairman for hosting a meeting on behalf of the Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Met with Mr. Qian Jinglin during Shanghai Week in Brisbane on Friday, 26 June 2009. • Thanked the Shanghai Government for their support during the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sister State relationship in June 2009 in Queensland, and acknowledged the success of the Shanghai Week program which took place in Brisbane from 24 to 30 June 2009. Mr Qian Jinglin, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee led a 231 delegate mission, including government and business leaders, to Queensland to celebrate this important achievement. • Reinforced Queensland’s commitment and friendship, as well as building a stronger relationship with the Shanghai Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai. • Strengthened Queensland relations with Shanghai including the development of parliamentary bilateral relations. • Noted the Shanghai Week celebration was a significant milestone and as part of the lead up to the World Expo 2010 celebrations. • Noted the achievements of the Sister State relationship in building and strengthening collaborations in trade, education, sports, science and technology, arts and creative industries between the two States. • Expressed desire for Queensland Parliament to have on-going dialogue with Shanghai. • Want Queensland to be active participants in World Expo in 2010.
Page 11 Saturday 19 September 2009
Viewing of a Model of the Shanghai World Expo Site
Time: 9.30am Venue: 3588 Pudong Road South, Shanghai
KEY POINTS • Reaffirmed Queensland’s commitment to participate in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 (World Expo). • Noted the progress of the World Expo preparation. • Congratulated the Shanghai World Expo on the successful recruitment of more than 240 countries and international associations having confirmed their participation at the World Expo, themed “Better City Better Life.” • Highlighted that Queensland and Shanghai have enjoyed an extensive Sister State relationship for 20 years which has built and strengthened collaborations between the two States in education, tourism, trade and investment, science and technology, arts and creative industries. A recent example of this was “Shanghai Week”, which was successfully co-hosted by the Queensland and Shanghai Governments in Brisbane, between 24 to 30 June 2009. • Noted that Queensland has entered into a platinum sponsorship agreement with the Australian Government to participate in World Expo through the Australian pavilion. The pavilion will highlight Australia’s dynamic economy, business and industry sectors; innovation and technological sophistication; outstanding universities and research institutions; exciting tourism destination; diverse society; and commitment to sustainable development.
ISSUES • World Expo will be the biggest in history, with an estimated 70-80 million visitors during the six months of operations from 1 May to 31 October 2010. At least 240 nations and international organisations will take part, including all of Australia’s key market and competitor countries. • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has acknowledged that China views Australia’s involvement as integral to the World Expo and expects a significant Australian presence, commensurate with the breadth and depth of bilateral political and economic relations. • Participation at World Expo in a substantive and innovative way will showcase Australia’s advanced economy and display the nation as a sophisticated society with some of the world’s most liveable, dynamic and environmentally friendly cities. The World Expo will also be a platform to profile Queensland’s expertise in a range of areas including business, science, technology and innovation, arts and culture, education, training, tourism, green building and clean energy. • It is essential that Trade Queensland ensure that Queensland companies are notified of this significant event and advised of how they can become involved.
Page 12 Meeting with Mr Liu Yungeng, Chairman of Shanghai People’s Congress
Time: 11.30am Venue: Venue: Radisson Plaza Xingguo Hotel 78 Xingguo Road, Shanghai
KEY POINTS • Thanked the Chairman for hosting a meeting on behalf of the Shanghai People’s Congress. • Commended the Shanghai Government’s support for the celebration of 20th anniversary of the Sister State relationship in June 2009 in Queensland, and acknowledged the success of the Shanghai Week program which ran from 24 to 30 June 2009. • Noted the achievements of the Sister State relationship in building and strengthening collaborations in trade, education, sports, science and technology, arts and creative industries between the two States. • Highlighted the importance of the China market and Sister State relations with Shanghai for Queensland. • Noted three previous Speakers of the Queensland Parliament have visited Shanghai and met with senior officials from the Shanghai People’s Congress during the past 10 years. • The People's Congress is keen for an on-going dialogue with the Queensland Parliament
Monday 21 September 2009
Tour of Foshan City and Lunch Meeting with Foshan Municipal Government
Time: 10:00am Venue: Building Eight Municipal Government Compound Ling Nan Boulevard North Foshan City
KEY POINTS • Met with Mr Lin Yuanhe, Secretary General of Foshan Municipal Committee and representatives from the Standing Committee of Foshan People's Congress. • Noted that Foshan Mayor Mr Cheng Yunxian had been invited to visit Australia in October 2009 as the guest of the Australian Government because he has been identified as an emerging Chinese leader. • Foshan has had a successful Sister City relationship with Townsville since 2006.
Page 13 • Nova Deko, a Queensland company with significant investment in Foshan, has produced innovative green building products from its Foshan factory and is gearing to export to a number of countries from its plant in China. The green building sector is a top priority area for both Queensland and Foshan Governments. • Foshan is the centre for most of the Chinese students studying in Australia.
Meeting with Honourable Zhong Yangsheng, Vice Chairman, Guangdong Provincial Government followed by dinner
Time: 6:00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Yulan Room (meeting) and Redbud Room (dinner) Floor 3, Garden Hotel 368 Huan Shi Dong Road, Guangzhou
KEY POINTS • Reassured the Vice Chairman of Queensland Parliament's desire for a strong and fruitful relationship with Guangdong at both Parliament to Congress, government- to-government and business-to-business levels. • Guangdong People's Congress is an equivalent body to the Queensland Parliament. • Built on the relationship already established with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Queensland China Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Guangdong People's Congress signed in August 2008.
Wednesday 23 Sept 2009
Meeting with the President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Time: 10:00am Venue: Legislative Council Building 8 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong
KEY POINTS • Established contact with the Hon Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong with a view to fostering the friendship between Queensland and Hong Kong. • Exchanged views on the functions between Queensland Parliament and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. • The Hong Kong Legislative Council is an equivalent body to the Queensland Parliament. • The President of the Legislative Council is equivalent to the Speaker in the Queensland Parliament.
Page 14 • The Queensland Government has had a trade and investment office in Hong Kong since 1991.
Attend the Official Opening of Art Exhibition by Queensland artist, Steven Dix
Time: 11:30am Venue: Shop 207, Level 2 Ocean Centre, Gallery by Harbour, Hong Kong
KEY POINTS • Attended the official opening of works by Queensland artist Steven Dix, titled "Travelling Across Boundaries". Mr Dix was introduced to the gallery by the Queensland Trade Office in Hong Kong and in just three months, Mr Dix's stunning contemporary oil paintings were on exhibit at one of the busiest shopping arcades in Hong Kong. • Wines from some of Queensland award winning vineyards wines were available for tasting to the public. Vineyards showcasing their products were Sirromet Winery, Jimbour Winery and Symphony Hill winery.
Meeting with IDP Education Hong Kong
Time: 3:00pm Venue: Ste.2807 Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
KEY POINTS • Received an update from IDP Education on education and training trends in the Hong Kong market and on how the economic environment is impacting business in Hong Kong and the international education and training market in Hong Kong in general. • Reinforced the Queensland Government’s support for the development of partnerships and alliances with Hong Kong that broaden our engagement internationally through education and training.
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Meeting with Griffith University and Professor Dang-Hue
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Somerset Grand Hotel 49 Hai Ba Trung Street Hanoi
KEY POINTS • Met with Professor Dang Hue, President and Chairman of the Board BAC HA International University. Professor Dang Hue is also Chairman of the Steering Committee for Science and Technology, Member of Politbureau and former Minister for Education. • Continued to highlight Queensland's interest with high ranking Government officials. • Highlighted the role of a Queensland training provider and their partnership with one of the largest Vietnam Employers, Viglacera. • Highlighted the role of Southern Cross University in Tourism and Hospitality.
Friday 25 September 2009
Meeting with Dr Nguyen The Tho, Director, Securities Issuance Management Department
Time: 7:30am
Venue: Somerset Grand Hotel 49 Hai Ba Trung Street Hanoi
KEY POINTS • Meeting was an introduction for Southern Cross University. • Dr Nguyen provided an overview on the current policy of overseas students studying in Queensland
Page 16 Meeting with Dr Vu Dinh Anh, Ministry of Finance
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Academy of Finance No. 8 Phan Huy Chu- Street Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
KEY POINTS • Discussion with Government officials on qualification requirements. • Dr Vu advised the best way for Queensland universities can access students to study in Queensland. • Advised that conducting Summer Schools in Vietnam on courses in Queensland Universities would be beneficial. • Meeting was an introduction for Southern Cross University and Griffith University
Meeting with Mr Allaster Cox, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam
Time: 11am
Venue: Australian Embassy 8 Dao Tan Street Ba Dinh District Hanoi
KEY POINTS • Briefed the Ambassador on the objectives of visit to Vietnam. • Received a briefing on the current political and business climate in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Australia relationship. • Noted the increasing linkages between Queensland and Vietnam educational institutions. • Highlighted to the Ambassador that, while off a relatively low base, Queensland’s exports to Vietnam have grown by 273 per cent over the past decade to A$145 million in 2008-09. • Ambassador explained advantages of Central Region where Queensland universities are strong. • Introduced University of Southern Cross Professor Neil Ryan to the Ambassador. Prof Ryan provided a brief on the work they are currently undertaking in Vietnam.
Page 17 Dinner Meeting with Dr Nguyen Huy Nga, Director-General, General Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, Ministry of Health
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Local Restaurant Hanoi
KEY POINTS • Advised Dr Nguyen of Queensland capacity for students to PhD studies at Queensland Universities. • Advised the role that Griffith University has played in poverty reduction through insect eradication in farming areas. • Possibility of further collaboration in farming for health specialists from Vietnam and Queensland.
Saturday 26 September 2009
Meeting with Department of Science and Technology Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Local Restaurant Danang City
KEY POINTS • Held meeting with Professor Huynh Phuc, Department of Science and Technology. Discussed the need of weed eradication with Southern Cross University. • Received a briefing on the noxious weed problem. This weed will cost the Government millions to eradicate. A scientist from the Southern Cross University has been contacted with an aim to try to eradicate the weed genetically. The scientist will visit Danang in the near future.
Dinner meeting with Griffith University Alumni Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Local Restaurant Danang City
KEY POINTS • Met with Vietnamese representatives from the Griffith University Alumni. Guests included members from Danang Investment Promotion Centre, the Travel and Tourist sector and Members of the Danang Central Government.
Page 18 Sunday 27 September 2009
Time: 8:00am
Venue: Aged Care Hospital Danang
KEY POINTS • Held a meeting with Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres, Aged Care Facility, on behalf of Queensland Service Provider. Also inspected facilities for health students for collaboration for Queensland university graduates to work with families of children suffering from disabilities.
Monday 28 September 2009
Meeting with Chairman of the People's Committee of Danang, His Excellency Mr Tran Van Minh
Time: 10.30am
Venue: People’s Committee Office 42 Bach Dang Street Danang
KEY POINTS • Acknowledged that it was a pleasure to again meet the Chairman. • Advised the Chairman that the Queensland Government recently had the pleasure of hosting Ms Do Phuong Thao from the Danang Government's International Cooperation Division for a one week program as part of Ms Thao’s studies in Australia. • Introduced Professor Neil Ryan from the Southern Cross University and advised of actions taken to assist Government with weed eradication. • Sought an update on Danang’s recent tourism development and the opportunities for Queensland education providers to partner with local institutions for the delivery of courses related to tourism and hospitality management. • Advised that the Chair of the Queensland Education and Training International Board would visit Danang with a delegation of education and training providers on Monday 2 November. • Enquired as to how the University of Queensland, Griffith University and James Cook University had been exploring these opportunities since last meeting. • Highlighted the growing interest of Queensland education institutions in Vietnam, in particular the fast-growing regions of Vietnam such as Danang. • Outlined plans to meet with representatives from The University of Queensland, Griffith University and Charlton Brown students in Danang. • Advised that at the September 2009 Queensland Education and Training International Awards, a Vietnamese student studying on full scholarship at a
Page 19 Queensland High School won the International Student of the Year Award in the schools category and a former Vietnamese student of Griffith University won the award for International Alumnus of the Year.
Lunch meeting with Danang Foreign Affairs Department
Time: 12:00pm
Venue: Local Restaurant Danang
KEY POINTS • Held a lunch meeting with Mr Luong Minh San, Director and representatives of Danang Foreign Affairs Department.
The rest of the program on Monday and Tuesday were cancelled due to the Universities being ordered to be shut because of the approaching typhoon. Visitors in Danang were also ordered to stay in a safe room at their hotel. All flights were cancelled.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Flights were resumed. However, the program for Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore was not able to be held because of the subsequent cancellations.
Returned to Brisbane on Wednesday 30 September 2009.
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