November 4, 2004

China Seeking Australian Joint Ventures on Dairy Products

China is looking for joint ventures with Australia to supply milk powder, cheese and dairy heifers in Tasmania.

Tom Dong, who manages the dairy company Yosica in China, stated that there are over five million dairy heifers in his country at present.

He added that China hopes to raise the number to 75 million in the next 10 years.

Chinese dairy officials were on a visit to Australia.