BRISBANE, Queensland, May 11 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

The Honourable Ros Bates

Crisafulli Government Embarks on Trade Mission to Strengthen Ties with China

* Minister Bates leads trade mission to China unveiling the Queensland-China Trade and Investment Strategy 2025. * Queensland to strengthen presence in Chinaamidst strategic trade diversification efforts. * Queensland rejoins Hong Kong's premier food and beverage trade show after five years.

The Crisafulli Government is on a mission to rebuild relationships with key partners and strengthen Queensland's presence in the economic powerhouse of China through a trade mission this week.

The trad...