ACBC is the premier bilateral business organisation in Australia dedicated to the Australia-China economic relationship.
ACBC is a national not-for-profit membership organisation with branches in every State and Territory. We have a network of over 20,000 organisations and a membership of over 700 focused on furthering Australia-China trade and investment.
We share knowledge and insights about business opportunities in China and Australia
We facilitate a growing and high-quality network of businesses
We advocate for our members and growing two-way trade and investment between China and Australia
We build organisational China capability to support effective market engagement and strategy.
Since 1973, ACBC has been at the forefront of Australia’s growing economic engagement with the People’s Republic of China, facilitating business leads, bridging networks and providing the latest market insights. As the beacon for the Australia-China business community, ACBC enjoys positive relations with the governments of both Australia and China, realising the potential of our complementary economies.
In 1973 Minister for Trade and Secondary Industry Jim Cairns led a delegation of 27 Australian business leaders to China.
ACBC provides insights and knowledge about the latest trends and data.
Australia-China business relations and networking.
Australia China Business Council… knowledge, networks and advocacy to advance your business in China and Australia
ACBC is a not-for-profit member-based association that helps Australian and Chinese businesses to share knowledge and insights about trade and investment between Australia and China.
We host events and visiting delegations that enable members to foster relationships to help grow their China business. We also assist Chinese firms connect and succeed in Australia. We draw on a diverse network of China experts to share insights into contemporary China with ACBC members.
ACBC seeks to inform public opinion and promote better understanding in the wider community of the benefits of trade and investment with China. We are an advocate to government of policies that promote strong and sustainable business ties with China that will benefit our members and the Australian community.
ACBC has a large and diverse membership and an extensive business network that goes beyond our members:
Our membership spans agriculture, resources & energy, food & wine, tourism, education and research, health and many other sectors.
The core of ACBC’s membership comprises small and medium businesses.
We also have many corporate members; some of Australia’s largest companies are members and sponsors of the ACBC.
Many of our members are exporters to China or have operations there. Others are service providers assisting other firms achieve success in Australia China business.
Our members include Chinese firms investing or operating in Australia
Our wider network comprises over 20,000 business professionals.
The Australia-China relationship is central to Australia’s economic future. It shapes growth, investment, jobs, and our national resilience, with benefits felt directly by Australian households and communities.
The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) supports Australian organisations and businesses to engage with China with clarity, discipline, and confidence – always firmly grounded in Australia’s national interest. We provide practical insight, policy advocacy, and direct access to decision-makers. Our work is delivered through briefings, high-level dialogue, business delegations, and a trusted national platform connecting business, government and institutions.
Our work focusses on informed, balanced, and disciplined engagement that helps businesses navigate the complexity while delivering tangible economic value.
For more information, please contact the National Branch: Email:national@acbc.com.au
ACBC greatly appreciates the support from our sponsors and partners who we collaborate with to foster greater business ties and understanding with China.
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