Presentation by John Garnaut at the 2012 Australia-China Youth Dialogue, China World Hotel, Beijing

China Correspondent for Fairfax Media John Garnaut introduces the dynamics of some of China's most important families in a speech themed around the concept of innovation. Speaking one week before the release of his book The Rise and Fall of the House of Bo, Garnaut provides behind the scenes insight into the inner workings of Beijing's political elite.

Special thanks goes to Will McCallum from Asialink, University of Melbourne for the production of this video.

For people in China please view the video here.

Michael Lynch keynote speech at the 2012 Australia-China Youth Dialogue, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing

Michael Lynch AM CBE, CEO of Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District Authority discusses the enormous challenges and opportunities associated with building an arts precinct from scratch. In a wide-ranging speech at Beijing's Red Gate Gallery, Lynch, who previously held positions with the Sydney Theatre Company, Australia Council and London's Royal Festival Hall, also responded to questions from Dialogue delegates and a public audience.

Special thanks goes to Will McCallum from Asialink, University of Melbourne for the production of this video.

For people in China please view the video here.

ANZ CEO Mike Smith gives a special video address for the 2012 ACYD

In this special video address for the 2012 ACYD, ANZ CEO Mike Smith discusses the role and passion that China has played in his life personally and professionally. Moreover, he notes the important role that China has for ANZ's corporate strategy, in addition to the influence it has across many aspects of Australia's economy and society. It is for this reason, that there needs to be, through important institutions and organisations such as the ACYD, an "increased and sustained dialogue, and engagement across all sectors of society" between Australia and China. It is for this reason that the ANZ is proud to partner with the ACYD for this year's dialogue.

Mike Smith's biography can be accessed here

Special 2012 ACYD Address by AiGroup CEO Innes Willox

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.

Special 2012 ACYD Video Address by former Australian diplomat Richard Woolcott AC & AO

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.

Special 2012 ACYD Video Address by Western Australia's Premier the Hon Colin Barnett MLA

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

Special Video Address: David Mortimer AO discusses the importance of the 2012 ACYD

Professor Hugh White on Australia-China relations at the 2011 ACYD

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.

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Dr Martin Parkinson PSM at the 2011 ACYD

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.

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The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP at the 2011 ACYD

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.

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