Premier Daniel Andrews has left Victoria for China ahead of his four-day trade trip.
The Victorian Premier’s trip to China is set to involve back-to-back meetings with officials from the education ministry and other government leaders.
Despite the meetings, no Victorian university representatives will travel with Mr Andrews – he will instead be accompanied by the secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and two of his office staff.
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