When Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan stood in Beijing, red jacket on, to declare a "new golden era" in ties with China, this week, the symbolism was deliberate and the rhetoric warm.

For China, the message was clear: Victoria is open for business, students, and investment.

But the challenge for the Premier is not just to win over China with her plan, but to sell it to voters back home.

If this week's visit is to be more than a photo-op, Allan needs to convince Victorians that more international students and capital will not create greater pressures on our population and security.

The 40-page China Strategy reads as careful and comprehensive.

It pushes agriculture, tourism and education exports. It highlights partnerships in biotech, sports and the creative industries.

It pitches Vict

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