PRESS RELEASE: Partners supporting the 12th ACYD

 — PRESS RELEASE —

25 November 2022

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 community - our ACYD alumni and broader network - will play a pivotal role in setting the future trajectory of the bilateral relationship. 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following partners for their support in realising the 12th Australia-China Youth Dialogue in Perth.

Major Partner

• National Foundation for Australia-China Relations

  • The National Foundation for Australia - China Relations is dedicated to creating a national platform that engages government, business and communities to support and find ways to engage constructively with China, across greater China and to involve our diverse stakeholders and communities. 

Associate Partners

• Fortescue Metals Group

  • Established in 2003, Fortescue is a proud West Australian company, recognised for our culture, Values, innovation and industry leading development of infrastructure and mining assets. Fortescue maintains strong relationships with all our Chinese stakeholders, underpinned by a multifaceted approach spanning our key business pillars of iron ore supply, procurement, financing, investment and social engagement.

• City of Perth

  • Perth is Western Australia’s Capital City with its idyllic climate, enviable lifestyle, natural landscapes and multicultural heritage.  There has never been a better time to experience the City of Perth – the City of Light. The City of Perth proudly supports the 12th Australia-China Youth Dialogue – highlighting Australia and China business relations and Perth as a premier host city. 

Affiliate Partners

• Government of Western Australia, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

  • The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JSTI) leads Western Australia's economic development, international trade and investment, and tourism, and promotes the defence, international education, science and innovation sectors. 

• The Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia

  • The Confucius Institute at The University of Western Australia teaches Chinese language and provides cultural training, working across community, education and business to increase mutual understanding and recognise the value of multiculturalism.

Supporting Partners

• Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia

• KPMG Perth

• The University of Western Australia, Business School

• Phosphate Resources Limited

• The Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney

• The Institute for Australian and Chinese Arts and Culture, Western Sydney University

• The Asia Society Australia

• Chung Wah Association Inc.

• The WA Museum Boola Bardip

The 12th Australia-China Youth Dialogue was a resounding success.

Thank you to all of the organisations above for helping us to fulfil our mission to:

• Develop a community of Australian and Chinese young leaders from a range of backgrounds to create long-term, mutually beneficial relationships;

• Position young influential leaders to be active, visible and constructive figures in Australia and China affairs; and

• Leverage the ACYD's community to promote awareness and mutual understanding of culture and society in the public interest.

Press interested in covering the 12th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) or interviewing delegates should email communications@acyd.org.au