The northern Australian state of Queensland is hoping to secure a larger slice of the Chinese tourism market as a result of a state visit by one of China’s most senior politicians.
Chairman Bangguo was greeted the Cairns airport by well-wishers from the Chinese community and Premier Beattie.
Security was tight as the group moved to one of the city’s hotel’s for dinner with about 150 guests.
Mr Beattie says he’s hoping to tap into China’s tourism. He says about 100,000 Chinese people visit Queensland each year. He’s also hoping to foster better trade relations.
Mr Wu told Mr Beattie he was looking forward to establishing a “warm friendship'’ with Queensland.
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