Hunan Commerce Department Seeks Delegation Services for New Zealand, Australia Trade Mission

Summary

The Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce has issued an invitation to negotiate for commissioned services for a delegation to New Zealand and Australia. The delegation is scheduled to visit from 19 to 24 November 2026 to carry out economic and trade matchmaking tasks, including hosting the 'Hunan-Auckland Connection: Economic and Trade Ties' New Zealand Hunan Enterprises Symposium and a series of economic and trade exchange activities. The New Zealand itinerary includes attending the opening ceremony of the 2026 New Zealand-China Commodity Expo, visiting the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland, participating in the Ministry of Commerce's 2026 China-New Zealand Economic and Trade Exchange Matchmaking Event, visiting New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and hosting the 'Hunan-Auckland Connection: Economic and Trade Ties' New Zealand Hunan Enterprises Symposium.

The Australia itinerary includes visiting the Australian Hunan Chamber of Commerce, meeting the Commercial Counsellor at the Chinese Consulate-General in Sydney, visiting Investment NSW, touring the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), and visiting the Sydney Business Chamber. Service requirements include: assisting in collecting relevant information on delegation members, handling exit approvals, passports and other matters in accordance with foreign affairs requirements, and compiling a delegation handbook; assisting in communication and coordination with overseas institutions or organisations as required by the visit tasks, completing the two-way transmission and receipt of overseas invitation letters, visit letters, matchmaking requirements and relevant company background materials, formulating a detailed itinerary specifying activity times, locations, liaison officers, agendas and participants, and assisting in collecting and preparing relevant materials; assisting in connecting overseas official engagements according to the itinerary, booking in advance transport tickets (vehicle, vessel, aircraft), hotels and meeting rooms, and providing logistical support for meals, accommodation and transport as well as reception and interpretation arrangements during the visit; and assisting with wrap-up work after the visit, including the return of documents and financial settlement.

Commentary

The Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce's visit to New Zealand and Australia centres on China-New Zealand economic and trade activities, including the 2026 New Zealand-China Commodity Expo and Ministry of Commerce exchange events. New Zealand SMEs should note Hunan's strengths as a central Chinese province in manufacturing and agriculture, particularly in food processing and construction machinery, where Hunan companies such as Zoomlion and Sany Heavy Industry already have global influence. The Hunan delegation's visit to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and its enterprises symposium offer local SMEs a direct opportunity to connect with a Chinese provincial supply chain.

From a New Zealand perspective, visits by Chinese provincial governments often come with specific procurement intentions or cooperation projects rather than merely macro-level exchanges. Local businesses are advised to learn the list of Hunan companies in advance through New Zealand Trade and Enterprise or Chinese business networks and prepare targeted product proposals, especially in dairy, meat and health supplement sectors, where Hunan's consumer market is growing rapidly. On the other hand, the equally packed Australia itinerary shows Hunan intends to pursue parallel engagement in both Australia and New Zealand, and New Zealand businesses should be mindful of competition and differentiated positioning.

Keywords: Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce, New Zealand, Australia, economic and trade matchmaking, delegation commissioned services, invitation to negotiate, Hunan-Auckland Connection: Economic and Trade Ties, 2026 New Zealand-China Commodity Expo, New Zealand Hunan Enterprises Symposium, Consulate-General of China in Auckland

Summary in Chinese | 摘要

湖南省商务厅发布赴新西兰、澳大利亚出访委托服务项目磋商邀请公告，拟于2026年11月19日至11月24日组织代表团赴新西兰、澳大利亚执行经贸对接出访任务，举办“湘奥联结・经贸连心”新西兰湖南企业座谈会并开展系列经贸交流活动。新西兰行程包括参加2026新西兰-中国商品博览会开幕式、拜访中华人民共和国驻奥克兰总领事馆、参加商务部2026年中国-新西兰经贸交流对接活动、拜访新西兰贸易发展局以及举办“湘奥联结・经贸连心”新西兰湖南企业座谈会；

澳大利亚行程包括拜访澳大利亚湖南商会、拜访中国驻悉尼总领事馆商务参赞、拜访新南威尔士州投资署、走访悉尼会展中心（ICC Sydney）以及拜访悉尼商业协会。服务需求包括：协助收集出访团组人员相关信息，按外事部门要求办理出境审批、护照等出访相关事项并编制出访手册；根据出访任务协助与境外机构或单位沟通协调，

完成境外邀请函、拜访函、对接需求及有关企业背景材料双向传递收发工作，制定出访具体行程安排，明确活动时间、地点、联络员、活动议程和参加人员等事项，

并配合收集和准备出访相关材料；根据出访日程安排协助境外公务行程衔接，提前预订车（船、机）票、酒店、活动会议室等，

做好出访人员食、住、行等后勤保障工作和出访期间的接待、翻译等安排；出访结束后协助做好证件归还、经费结算等收尾工作。

Commentary in Chinese | 评论

湖南省商务厅此次出访新西兰、澳大利亚，重点在于对接中新经贸活动，包括参加2026新西兰-中国商品博览会及商务部交流活动。新西兰中小企业应关注湖南作为中国中部省份的制造业与农业优势，尤其在食品加工、工程机械领域，湖南企业如中联重科、三一重工已具全球影响力。湖南代表团拜访新西兰贸易发展局及举办企业座谈会，为本地中小企业提供了直接对接中国省级供应链的机会。

从新西兰视角，中国省级政府出访往往伴随具体采购意向或合作项目，而非仅宏观交流。建议本地企业提前通过新西兰贸易发展局或华商网络了解湖南企业名单，针对性准备产品方案，尤其在乳制品、肉类及保健品领域，湖南消费市场增长迅速。另一方面，澳大利亚行程同样密集，显示湖南意在澳新两地同步布局，新西兰企业需注意竞争与差异化定位。

关键词: 湖南省商务厅, 新西兰, 澳大利亚, 经贸对接, 出访委托服务, 磋商邀请公告, 湘奥联结・经贸连心, 2026新西兰-中国商品博览会, 新西兰湖南企业座谈会, 中国驻奥克兰总领事馆

Source: Hunan Provincial People's Government Portal Website