The Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) could not operate without the generous support of its partners. Through their contribution to the ACYD, our partner organisations demonstrate a commitment to nurturing a community of active, visible and connected figures in Australia-China affairs.
This year’s delegates are emerging leaders coming from a wide range of professions – policymakers, analysts, technologists, senior managers, creatives, academics and entrepreneurs. They will come together in Chengdu, China for a 4 day dialogue, bringing with them their experience and expertise from various fields to discuss issues pertinent to the future of the Australia China relationship.
The enclosed report provides an overview of the 11th and 12th ACYD events, which took place inHobart, Tasmania, and Perth, Western Australia, in May and November 2022, respectively. Unique tothis year, two dialogues were conducted due to interruptions caused by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.
The Australia China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with and be inspired by emerging leaders who are passionate about contributing to the bilateral relationship in a constructive way. The 12th ACYD coincided with historic talks in Bali and the 50th anniversary of the Australia-China relationship, underscoring the importance of the ACYD mission to promote frequent and meaningful dialogue and cross-cultural exchange. It is an honour to be joining the ACYD alumni network and I encourage those with an interest in the Australia-China relationship to apply.
In this special address for the 2012 Austalia-China Youth Dialogue, AiGroup CEO Innes Willox discusses the work that AiGroup does in China. Moreover, he talks about the great partnership that the ACYD and the AiGroup possess. He further notes that the attractiveness of the ACYD is due to its ability to build long-lasting links between young professionals in both Australia and China.
For more information on the AiGroup, please click here.
In this special video address, former Australian diplomat Richard Woolcott discusses the important institutional role that dialogues like the Australia-China Youth Dialogue play in fostering peaceful and meaningful relations for the future.
Special thanks goes to Biff's Film and Media for their help in recording this special video address.
In this special video address Colin Barnett talks about the strong relationship that Western Australia has forged with China. He further notes how Western Australia and China are moving beyond just resource trading to further strengthen the relationship. His biography can be viewed here
Hugh White is Professor of Strategic Studies at Australian National University and a Visiting Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy. In this keynote address to the 2011 ACYD he discusses the key questions and issues around Australia’s place in Asia. In particular, he talks about how China’s economic growth affects Australia’s security and challenges Australia’s relationship with the United States of America.
For those in China, please click here for the YouKu (优酷) embedded version.
Dr Martin Parkinson PSM is the Secretary to the Treasury of Australia. In this keynote address to the 2011 ACYD he discusses the challenges to future leaders of Australia and China in managing the relationship. He talks about the importance of building people to people links and for young Australians and Chinese to study each other’s languages and culture.
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP is the current Federal Trade Minister. In this keynote address to the 2011 ACYD he talks about how Australia came to be economically engaged with Asia, from 1957 to the present day. He then goes on to explain how Australia has positioned itself to take advantage of the coming Asian Century.
Opening speech by ACYD Founder Henry Makeham at the 2010 ACYD in Beijing, China
Talk by Jill Collins from the Australian Embassy at the 2010 ACYD in Beijing, China.
Speech by Dr Richard Rigby at the 2010 ACYD in Beijing, China.
