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Invest and Trade Western Australia have offices across Greater China including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. We assist Western Australian companies to access trade and investment opportunities in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. We speak a range of languages including English, Mandarin and Chinese.
If you are an investor or industry and would like to enquire more about trade, investment and export 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
Mobile: +61 421 748 845
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
Year of Dragon to kick off with special Shanghai-to-Perth direct flights
Invest and Trade Western Australia and Tourism Western Australia have celebrated the launch of China Eastern Airline’s special non-stop service between Shanghai and Perth.
Fourteen inbound flights are scheduled over the Chinese New Year period between 20 January to 18 February 2024, with the potential to explore options for a permanent direct aviation connection with China.
Western Australia’s Trade and Investment Commissioner for Greater China, Juan Lu, emceed the event, with attendees hearing from Western Australia’s Premier Roger Cook, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism Rita Saffioti, China’s Consul-General to Perth Long Dingbin, and John Han, Deputy General Manager for China Eastern Airlines.
With the announcement of China Eastern Airlines' special service, the Western Australian Government has now secured or re-launched direct flights with 18 destinations since borders re-opened last year.
Premier Cook has welcomed the news, citing the direct flights as a major boost to Western Australia’s economy.
"Direct flights to and from China not only benefit our tourism sector, but open up significant opportunities for international education, agriculture, and business exchanges,” said Premier Cook.
China is Western Australia’s largest trading partner valued at $158.1 billion, with Chinese visitor expenditure totalling $78 million in 202-23.
China Eastern Airlines' Shanghai fares will soon go on sale and services are subject to regulatory approvals.
For more information on the special service, visit the China Eastern Airlines webpage.
To learn more about how Invest and Trade Western Australia can help facilitate business opportunities between Western Australia and China, contact our team at investandtrade@jtsi.wa.gov.au.
Published on: 21 December 2023
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