Australia relies heavily on Chinese spending to boost its economy. It was one of the few developed countries not to go into recession during the global financial crisis, thanks to the demand from China for its resources.

Be it a landscaped garden, resort-style swimming pool, playground or on-site childcare centre, there is an amenity tailored to every resident of Meriton properties. Most developments are built with children and families in mind - an aspect that is important to Australia's largest residential apartment developer, which has remained in family hands for more than 50 years.

With Australia's reputation for being a relaxed, welcoming country with an unmatched natural landscape and unique wildlife, it might be easy to overlook some pertinent matters about exactly where we fit in the global environment. 

Even before students set foot in its classrooms, Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) Australia already envisions their successful future outside campus walls. Seeing itself as a university of opportunity, CQUniversity is committed to providing its students a rich educational experience that will empower them to excel in a real-world setting. 

Supply chain and logistical requirements are evolving, driven by a rapidly growing e-commerce industry and a shift in market focus towards Asia. Australia Post, which has kept Australians connected for more than 200 years, is transforming its operations to harness opportunities from these market trends using its trusted brand and network reach.

Charging through Australia's sandy coastal plains, desert plateaus and rocky bush lands, trains have become more than simply an alternative mode of transport for the country. In fact, Australia's efficient railway system is seen as key to ensuring the country's economic future, and Downer has been instrumental in keeping this vision on track.

Australia has long been known for its wealth of natural and agricultural resources such as coal, iron ore, dairy and wine. Today, the country's service industries, including education, aged care, medical and information technology, are also recognised internationally for their very high-quality standards. 

A trusted market leader with a long-standing reputation in high-rise apartment developments in the Perth metropolitan area, young and dynamic property developer Finbar plays a pioneering role in shaping Western Australia's emerging real estate landscape. 

Investors looking to develop realty markets in highly viable and strategic areas can find an experienced and esteemed guide in Beveridge Williams Development Consultants. For more than 50 years, the reputable land development and infrastructure consultancy, based in the state of Victoria in Australia, has helped clients, including overseas developers, turn investments into sustainable and financially attractive real estate ventures.

Health-conscious consumers have tried to gain true wellness, but the ways to achieve this have so far been unclear. A massive improvement in wellness and a more energetic lifestyle, however, are possible. The answer lies in moving one's diet to functional foods. This is according to Dr Warren Stewart, owner, founder and director of Australian functional foods manufacturer Morlife.

Investment opportunities are rife amid the enforcement of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), which is set to build a highly complementary relationship between the two countries and benefit investors, exporters, importers and consumers alike.

Known for its well-crafted laws, political stability and educational opportunities, Australia is an attractive destination for investors and economic immigrants. Backing this conducive environment is a passionate financial services firm with an outstanding reputation for high yields of up to 7 per cent, and payout ratios that reach 90 per cent. As one of the largest financial services companies in Australia, IOOF continues to expand to secure the financial futures of local and international markets.

The myriad opportunities that Australia offers investors who are seeking a market with stability and minimal risk have attracted a flood of capital coming from Asia, particularly from companies looking to diversify outside the region. According to David Harrison, joint managing director of Charter Hall Group, this shows an increasing trend to diversify globally.

Asia is at a historic crossroads of change, seeing significant structural reforms, declining political risks and growing affluence. Strong regional growth is forecast to continue, propelled by increasing consumption and rising investment inflows that could spur expansion in equity markets. 

Galvanised by the vision to empower a nation's workforce, TasTAFE - Tasmania's largest public provider of cutting-edge vocational programmes - nurtures individuals in Tasmania, Asia and worldwide through skills enhancement courses and qualifications. As one of Australia's 10 largest training organisations, TasTAFE helps communities all over the world to succeed and prosper by cultivating proficient and community-centric tradespeople.

From sunscreens and cosmetics to over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplements, leading brand names rely on one of Australia's top contract manufacturers. Ensign Laboratories draws on 60 years of experience to provide clients with comprehensive product development and production services. Under the company's third generation of family management, Ensign is committed to share its expertise with Asia, working with brand owners and private labels to develop and manufacture products for the region.

With the continuously growing demand for higher-end commodities in China and the strict quality standards across industries in Australia, the free trade agreement between the two countries slated to commence this year will only serve to take their trade relations to new heights. As one of the oldest agricultural business firms in Australia, Elders is primed to satisfy China's robust appetite for fine food, particularly choice cut meats and dairy.

As more people realise the crucial link between nutritious food and quality living, the quest for organic, sustainable and healthy food has turned into a global movement. Impassioned to make naturally delicious beverages easily available to consumers, Preshafood developed a process that allows it to produce bottled fresh juice that retains the original flavour and nutritional content, but with a seven-month shelf life.

An island state located southeast of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is endowed with a moderately cool climate. While its temperature does not go below 3 degrees Celsius in the winter or beyond 23 degrees in the summer, its rich soil, adequate clean water supply and fresh air make Tasmania one of the best places to grow vegetables. 

In a heady marketplace with large amounts of liquidity and transactional activity, leading specialist real estate investment manager APN Property Group's "sustainable income" approach to investing remains well-placed to bring investors excellent returns from commercial property.

The largest Australian-owned cosmetics and personal care company, The Heat Group, has boldly brought one of its home-grown brands, Billie Goat Soap, to Hong Kong. The brand is available at 100 Watsons stores with future roll-outs planned.

Situated on the doorstep of Asia, Sydney has become a renowned regional hub for multinationals, offering world-class infrastructure, industry diversity, a highly skilled multilingual workforce and a stable political environment. 

Strongly committed to the comprehensive protection of the environment, Australia has adopted more stringent environmental standards and conservation policies. 

Creating an efficient interface for trade, the Port of Brisbane is fundamental to the economies of Queensland and New South Wales. As Queensland's largest multicargo port, it is the gateway for more than A$50 billion (HK$285.6 billion) of freight each year, including about 50 per cent of the state's international trade and about 95 per cent of container traffic. Most of this trade, encompassing agricultural products, coal, motor vehicles and other consumer goods exports, is focused on Asia. 

Home to the world's most primitive and ancient wilderness, Australia's island state of Tasmania boasts the world's cleanest air and water. Located in a remote part of Tasmania, Blue Hills Honey is a family-owned beekeeping business owned and operated by second-generation apiarist Robbie Charles and his wife Nicola. 

For more than a century, Bulla Dairy Foods has been a trusted partner of Australian families in bringing healthy and nutritious dairy products to the dining table. Using the freshest milk and cream, Bulla delivers real dairy goodness in every dollop of its award-winning creams, spoonful of flavourful yoghurt and mouthful of its famous ice cream.

A full immersion into the Western Australian way of life awaits every student who attends Perth International College of English (PICE). During weekdays with peers and teachers in class, or outdoors on the beach or at a park during weekends, there is one form of communication: English only. The highly interactive exchange continues at home with an Australian family preselected to host the PICE student. 

Australia hosts more than 500,000 international students seeking not only top-quality education, but challenging, rewarding programmes that promote creativity, independent thinking and innovation. One university, however, stands out as distinctively Australian yet thoroughly international.

When Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) opened shop 130 years ago, it started with a single nurse who walked Melbourne's streets to attend to patients at their homes.