On August 26, the China Building Materials Federation (CBMF) and the Brisbane Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) jointly hosted the 2025 Queensland Green Building Materials Cooperation Forum in Brisbane, Australia.
In his keynote remarks, Mr. Liu Jianhua, Vice President of CBMF, emphasized that green development is a global trend of industrial transformation and the core direction of China–Australia cooperation in building materials. He noted that in recent years, China’s building materials industry has earnestly implemented the development vision of “Superior products and advanced industry, for the benefit of mankind”. The industry has made significant progress in product quality upgrades, technological breakthroughs, and green production transformation. From low-carbon cement, energy-saving glass, and new wall materials to low-carbon production technologies, green material applications, and circular economy models, Chinese enterprises have demonstrated both strong capabilities to meet domestic demand and competitiveness in global markets, along with a strong willingness to deepen international cooperation and share opportunities. He expressed hope that the forum would serve as a platform to build consensus, strengthen collaboration, and open a new chapter of coordinated development between the Chinese and Australian building materials industries, contributing jointly to the green transition and sustainable development of both countries.
Ms. Gao Qin, General Manager of ICBC Brisbane Branch, remarked that “Australia’s past was shaped by Melbourne, its present by Sydney, and its future will be shaped by Brisbane.” She highlighted that Queensland, Australia’s third-largest state, is rich in resources including minerals and agricultural products, and is home to world-renowned destinations such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and the Great Barrier Reef. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will bring new drivers of economic growth to the city, presenting excellent investment and development opportunities for Chinese enterprises in Queensland and Brisbane.
Mr. Fu Jie, Senior Investment Advisor at Trade and Investment Queensland, delivered a thematic presentation on the state’s investment environment and Olympic-related development plans. He noted that Queensland’s economy remains strong and stable, with a gross state product of AUD 511 billion in FY2024, up 2.1% year-on-year. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will catalyze transformative infrastructure development, innovation, and economic expansion. Combined with rapid population growth and major state-level projects, Queensland is shaping a dynamic investment landscape. Brisbane is planning to invest AUD 7.1 billion to construct and upgrade 17 Olympic venues, and he encouraged Chinese building materials enterprises to seize this opportunity to actively participate in municipal renewal projects and Olympic construction initiatives.
The forum also featured thematic presentations by Professor Xi Yunfei from the School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology; Mr. Cao Liming, Senior Client Manager at ICBC Brisbane Branch; and Mr. Michael Mitchell, Lawyer at HopgoodGanim Lawyers. Their presentations addressed the current landscape and innovative research in Australia’s green building materials sector, financial support for Chinese enterprises investing in Australia, and the local legal environment for foreign investment.
Representatives from the Australia China Business Council, the Heilongjiang Building Materials Industry Association, Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd., Beijing Taining Sci-Tech Group, Jiangsu Sobute New Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Yalite Building Materials Co., Ltd., JOMOO Group, Matrak, Bow Projects, among others, engaged in in-depth discussions on business operations, cooperation intentions, future plans, and development strategies in Queensland and across Australia.
The successful convening of this forum marked a proactive step in advancing practical cooperation between the Chinese and Australian building materials industries. Through exchanges and discussions, Chinese enterprises gained a deeper understanding of Queensland’s infrastructure planning and investment policies, while Australian stakeholders gained insights into the progress and cooperative aspirations of China’s building materials sector—laying a solid foundation for future collaboration between the two sides.
Editor: Zhang Hanwen
Reviewer: Shen Yulu, Li Yuemei
