Press Release - Celebrating Our Partners: Thank You for Supporting the 14th ACYD in 2024

The Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) would not be possible without the invaluable support and contributions from our valued partners and supporters. Since its founding in 2010, the ACYD has become the leading platform for fostering connections between emerging leaders from Australia and China, creating a space for meaningful dialogue and collaboration across diverse sectors. Your support ensures that ACYD remains a powerful force for building a community of engaged, visible, and impactful leaders in Australia-China relations.

Together, we are shaping the future of this important relationship by fostering understanding, strengthening people-to-people links, and promoting cultural and societal awareness. To all our partners supporting the 14th ACYD in 2024, thank you for your commitment to our shared vision.

Major Partner

National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR)

The NFACR is an Australian Government initiative to promote and coordinate enhanced cooperation between Australia and China in support of Australia’s national interests. This is done through strengthening risk-informed engagement with China in Australia’s national interest, and reinforcing social cohesion by engaging Chinese-Australians, showcasing their contribution and strengthening their voice and agency.

(Find out more: https://www.australiachinafoundation.org.au/ )

Affiliate Partner

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM)

KWM is a firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class legal capability. With over 3,700 lawyers in 27 global locations, the firm draws on its Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel. Through its network of offices and relationships with local firms, KWM supports their clients’ growth across China and the broader Asia region. In alignment with ACYD, KWM is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders to strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and China, unlocking future business opportunities.

(Find out more: https://www.kwm.com/au/en/home.html)

Supporting Partners

Government of South Australia

Treasury Wine Estates

Tianqi Lithium

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA)

UTS, Australia-China Relations Institute

Australia China Business Council

Launch Pad, Western Sydney University