China started a process of dismantling trade barriers by joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in early 2002. The opening of this rapidly growing market has attracted companies and investors from all over the world, including Australia. Australia has very strong and growing economic ties with China. Merchandise trade between these two countries has grown rapidly for many years and the opportunities for further deepening the relationship are almost limitless. The topic is aimed to provide opportunities for those people who interested in business between China and Australia, to share knowledge & information and to communicate with others across a range of sectors, including banking & finance, IT, eduacation and legal services.