On 28 October 2026, Consul-General Dr SUN Zhaoyang met with Hon Steven Miles，Leader of the Opposition in Queensland. Consul Mr Zhang Xianfeng ， Vice Consul Ms Sun Ruoxi ，and Ms Charis Mullen MP，Shadow Minister for Public Works and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs attended the meeting.

Dr SUN said China and Queensland should strengthen cooperation in trade and economic affairs, people-to-people exchanges and the Olympic games, further energise sister-city cooperation, and create more platforms for youth exchanges.

Hon Steven Miles welcomed Dr SUN on assuming the new post, noting that the positive momentum in China–Queensland relations benefits both sides and expressed the hope of deepening bilateral relations and advance practical cooperation.