40 Under 40 Most influential Asian Australians were recognised during the inaugural Asian-Australian Leadership Summit, in Melbourne on 12-13 September. Among which are FIVE alumni of ACYD. Congratulations!
Law firm targets take aim at gender imbalance
Leading law firms are attempting to redress the gender imbalance in their most senior ranks by imposing targets for the proportion of women who should be appointed to partnership. ACYD alumna Edwina Kwan is one of the newest partner at King & Wood Mallesons, who was recently promoted while still on maternity leave.
NEIL THOMAS: No need to decouple from China on trade
There is rising concern that Australia’s even-deeper business ties with China present an unacceptable security risk as Beijing becomes increasingly authoritarian at home and more activist overseas. So how should the emerging debate about the so-called “bounded engagement” with China apply to economic relations?
The Melbourne stem-cell expert 'bridging ties' between Australia and China
Tim Watts: 'Bringing people together': identity, racism and an Asian-Australian family
Jade Little: Leaders need to show a 'chink in the armour'
Meet Elva Zhang | International education: broadening Australia's horizons
Meet Elva Zhang. Originally from China, Elva is an Australian-qualified lawyer with a Master of Laws from Geneva, Switzerland. Elva thrives in multinational environment and her international experience proves to be a huge asset in the business world. Elva was also a delegate of ACYD 2014 and has been a long time contributor to the dialogue since.
The First Ten Years - ACYD launches book to commemorate its 10th anniversary
In 2019 the Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) celebrates its tenth anniversary. Since 2010 the ACYD has developed into a community of 300 Australian and Greater Chinese young leaders from a range of backgrounds. Increasingly, members of the ACYD community are moving into positions of influence across all sectors of society in Australia and China. As they do so, it is the hope of the ACYD team that they will continue to be active, visible and constructive figures in Australia and Greater China affairs.
We hope you enjoy the memories shared in this book.
Yu Tao (2019 Chinese Delegate)
Learning, analysing, and reflecting on the many vitally important issues concerning the future of mankind with a group of the best minds and souls from Australia and Greater China over four days is an experience parallel to none, and joining the wonderful ACYD alumni network is a great privilege with which come great opportunities and responsibilities for the further improvement of the Australia-China relations. The success of the ACYD is vivid evidence that sincere, constructive, and inspiring discussions can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and determination, even in a world which is increasingly influenced by the toxic politics of unilateralism and ultra-nationalism. I would unreservedly recommend the ACYD to all Australian and Chinese young professionals and emerging leaders who believe in the mission of making our world a better place.
Honor McLennan (2019 Australian Delegate)
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.