The ACYD has distinguished itself as the preeminent leadership forum for emerging leaders in Australia-China relations and being selected as a delegate in the 2019 cohort, as ACYD marks 10 years, was a privilege. The forum expanded my understanding of the relationship, challenged my perspectives and introduced me to a network of diverse and inspiring delegates (who I now count as friends). I left the ACYD more informed, empowered and ambitious to contribute to the Australia-China relationship now and into the future.
Patrick Ingle (2019 Australian Delegate)
The ACYD gives young Australian and Chinese leaders a unique opportunity to explore some of the most interesting and challenging themes in our bilateral relationship. Many of the most engaging conversations I had were in coffee breaks or over the dinner table, where the ACYD's intensive nature really comes into its own. I look forward to ACYD's next ten years and its critical role in fostering debate between our countries.
Zhu Mei (2019 Chinese Delegate)
In a diverse, professional environment, ACYD provides delegates excellent opportunities to learn more about different perspectives of Australia-China relations, with meaningful conversations and insightful sessions. And I got the chance to meet top talents who inspired me with ambition and expertise. It’s a good place to initiate collaboration and try to brainstorm ideas for new concepts. ACYD is one of the best international events I’ve been to.
David Walker: Listening to China
David Walker grew up in small mining town in South Australia in the post war years. He became an academic in Australian studies, looking at how Australians have perceived Asia over the decades. In his childhood, Asia was thought of as a threatening and exotic place, looming over Australia. But at the same time, there were voices urging Australia to embrace its Eurasian future. Some years ago, David was appointed the Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University. When he took the job, he was almost entirely blind.
Senator the Hon Marise Payne: Strengthening the Future of the Australia-China Relationship
The Morrison Government will establish a new and innovative National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to strengthen one of Australia’s most significant bilateral relationships. The National Foundation will be a high profile platform for the promotion of Australia-China ties. It will harness efforts of the private sector, peak bodies, NGOs, cultural organisations, state and federal agencies and the Chinese-Australian community to turbo-charge our national effort in engaging China.
PODCAST: ACYD Chair Natalie Cope interview with ACBC
ACYD 2019 to be held in Shanghai from 20th to 23rd September
Jade Little, Executive Director said “the ACYD is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and we will use this opportunity to reflect not just on the ACYD itself, but also on the development of the Australia-China relationship over the years”.
“We expect to deliver an engaging Dialogue with many contributions from our alumni cohort, which is set to hit 300 this year.”
“We have an overarching theme of technology, so during the four-day conference we will be considering this theme when approaching each topic during the Dialogue”, Ms. Little said.
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2018 ACYD Summary Report
This report summarises the ninth ACYD held in Melbourne from 2-5 November. It also tracks our progress towards our ultimate goal: enhancing and cultivating aspirational exchanges between outstanding and diverse Australian and Greater Chinese citizens between the ages of 25-40 years of age. ACYD never before has encountered a time when its opportunity and challenges have been greater in terms of advancing the relationship in a manner that is fundamental to Australia’s future in the region, and how China positions itself regionally and globally.