VI Group at ACBC Queensland 2026 Chinese New Year Gala: Driving Australia–China Resource Collaboration

On 26 February 2026, VI Group CEO Chris attended the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala hosted by the Australia China Business Council Queensland (ACBC Queensland) and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Brisbane (CCCA) at Sofitel Brisbane Central. The event brought together approximately 350 leaders from government, industry, and the business community to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Distinguished Guests

The evening featured prominent speakers including:

  • Her Excellency Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland
  • Dr Ruan Zongze, Chinese Consul-General in Brisbane
  • Hon Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
  • Hon Andrew Robb AO, Former Australian Trade Minister
  • Councillor Fiona Cunningham, Deputy Mayor of Brisbane
  • Stephen Abbott, President, ACBC Queensland 

Strategic Insights

Consul-General Dr Ruan highlighted that China and Australia are natural partners, noting that with Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympics and China launching its 15th Five-Year Plan, “it’s high time to work together”. China’s transition toward higher-quality development will generate enormous opportunities for Queensland and Australia.

VI Group’s Commitment

With annual bilateral trade between Queensland and China exceeding A$40 billion, mineral resources represent a significant pillar of this partnership. As a Brisbane-headquartered cross-border mining investment and asset management firm, VI Group integrates technical advisory, strategic investment, and operational management to deliver a full-cycle value creation platform.

The Year of the Horse symbolizes vitality, resilience, and progress. Guided by our core values—Shared Risk · Shared Value · Long-Term Responsibility—VI Group remains committed to connecting Asian capital with Australian resource assets and creating sustainable, long-term value in the Australia–China resources sector.

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