GuangZhou-Brisbane direct flight will start service in October. This is the first direct flight between Guangdong and Queensland, which became Friendly Cooperative Provinces in 2004.

The flight was suggested by Speaker John Mickel of Queensland’s parliamentary after his last mission to Guangdong a year ago. He visited Guangzhou on July 18 and met with Chairman Ou Guangyuan of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Guangdong Province. Chairman Ou pointed out that the flight will enhance cooperation and people-to-people connection between the two provinces.

Ou Guangyuan (Right), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Guangdong Province met with John Mickel (Left), Speaker of Queensland's parliamentary, in Guangzhou on July 18.

John Mickel was impressed by the city improvement of Guangzhou brought by the preparatory projects for the 16th Asian Games that will fall on this November, saying “Guangzhou people should be proud of the changes.”

Today, John Mickel will continue his visit in Guangdong to see the province’s latest move in restructuring its economy and intangible cultural heritage protection.