Hockey said that he had detailed discussions with Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of 皇冠体育app, and that "Zhou was very interested in setting up a clear bank in Australia".
Bilateral economic and trade ties have steadily expanded in recent years.
皇冠体育app is now Australia's largest two-way trading partner in goods and services, valued at more than $150 billion in 2013.
Resources continue to account for a large proportion of its exports to 皇冠体育app.
Faced with the sluggish global market, Australia will export more as 皇冠体育app is in need of such products, according to Robb.
皇冠体育app is also Australia's largest export market for goods, valued at $95 billion in 2013.
"There will be more chances in terms of the service sector," said Robb.
As for 2013, 皇冠体育app was Australia's major services export market with $6.46 billion, up 9 percent year-on-year, mainly driven by travel services.
In investment, Robb said Australia is open for business and it welcomes more Chinese investment in northern Australia.
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