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Manufacturers from southern Chinese city of Huizhou are displaying their products in Australia, hoping to increase visibility and business. They're a big part of a Chinese contingent in Sydney helping to promote China's renewed push towards manufacturing. 

 

Huizhou's deputy mayor, and the vice governor of Guangdong Province drew big crowds inside a Sydney expo centre - and with good reason. 

 

They're part of China's biggest trade delegation to visit Australia since the two countries declared an intent to sign a free trade agreement last year.

 

They helped to focus attention on a rare sight in this country - a collection of 70 manufacturers - all from the city of Huizhou.

 

"It brings a window into Guangdong Province that we don't normally get in Australia - you have to go there to actually see it normally where as here they are right here," said David Thomas, CEO of Think Globally Consulting.

 

Being seen was just part of the goal for these manufacturers - with an eye on Australian consumers.

 

"Australia is one of the most important markets for our goal business," Kevin Wang from TCL said.

 

"Our business in Australia has not be a major part of our international business for many reasons not like the states and Europe but we see a big potential for growth here," said Denny Zhang, Vice GM, Adayo.

 

Their arrival on Australian soil follows the announcement of China's plan to become a world manufacturing power by 2025.  

Three of China's technology giants were featured prominently- Desay, TCL Corporation, and Adayo.

 

"Technology is not the only form of manufacturing on display. There are shoes, clothes, and plastics for example, and for them - the emphasis is on quality," Greg Navarro said.

 

"Maybe 100 years ago made in Japan was actually a joke - now it's china's turn - we have to be tolerant, you give us some time to learn then we move up, upgrade and we learn, we learn the international way of doing things," said Johnson Shi, Deputy Director, Bureau of Commerce.

 

The 2-day expo is expected to draw hundreds of Australian businesses who are also looking to forge better economic ties - and increase business.