Agricultural and aquaculture research are on the agenda for a Chinese delegation visiting South Australia this week.
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The officials from Guangdong are exploring potential trade and investment opportunities and discussing potential areas of mutual research interest.
The delegation follows a trade mission to China in March led by Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven, which included a meeting with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
From eight Chinese organisations, the delegation will visit Flinders University to exchange ideas on the expansion of seaweed cultivation before touring SARDI's Institute of Hydrobiology to discuss possible opportunities for scientific research cooperation and hear about the team's latest aquaculture research.
The delegation will learn about freshwater crayfish production and trade at Kangabbie Farm SA Marron, south of Adelaide, and travel to Port Lincoln to visit the Lincoln Marine Science Centre and meet with local seafood industry representatives.
"I am pleased this delegation from Guangdong is visiting our beautiful state to see firsthand our leading scientific research in aquaculture and explore opportunities for future collaboration," Ms Scriven said.
"Our delegation to China earlier this year highlighted our commitment to maintaining South Australia's long and mutually beneficial relationship with China.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other and grow trade and investment opportunities."
China remains SA's largest trading partner, with merchandise exports recently reaching $3.6 billion - the highest figure on record.
