Australia House Opening
New Home for Australia in China is Open for Business
Australia House by AustCham Shanghai, a new hub for the Australian business community was opened by the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham at a ceremony in Shanghai today.
Australia House by AustCham Shanghai is a stand-alone 5,300sqm seven-storey building in downtown Shanghai that provides physical offices, co-working spaces, food & beverage outlets, event spaces and showcase opportunities for the Australia-China business community.
View the full album of photos from the ceremony here.
Our CEO & Executive Director Jack Brady said, “Our vision for Australia House was to harness Shanghai’s position as China’s international business hub and create a space for our members and partners to collaborate and thrive together, while serving as an entry-point for new Australian businesses entering the China market.”
Australian organisations including Tennis Australia, the Australian Football League (AFL), Business Events Sydney, William Angliss and SMATS Group will be basing their offices in the building.
AustCham Shanghai chose to partner with one of its long-term member companies Anken Group, a real estate development company focused on creating sustainable buildings to deliver the project. Anken Group is co-founded by Australian Alex Chu and has developed more than 90,000 square metres across more than 10 buildings in Shanghai.
Many of AustCham Shanghai’s annual business events will take place at Australia House to drive further engagement for the business community and AustCham Shanghai’s member organisations will now have access to meeting rooms and event spaces, the drop-in hot-desking member lounge, and facilities for their business trips to Shanghai.
Media Centre
Read the Media mentions of Australia House by AustCham Shanghai.
- Australian Financial Review - Australian entrepreneurs find a new home in Shanghai
(PDF | View Online) - The Sydney Morning Herald - Australia still in the cold while NZ lands plum trade deal with China
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About AustCham Shanghai
The Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai) is the peak body for Australian business in east China. As a membership-based organisation, AustCham Shanghai represents more than 350 businesses and individuals providing support, education, advocacy and business services.
About Anken Group
ANKEN Group is a comprehensive real estate developer creating sustainable, environmental and memorable office and mixed-use destinations in Shanghai. Beginning in 2003, the ANKEN Group has grown to become a market leader in urban renewal with over 90,000 sqm of developed project area.
