The 14th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) will be held in Adelaide this year from Friday 22nd November to Monday 25th November 2024, bringing together 28 delegates from both countries. The four-day conference will explore the overarching theme of Planning for The Future By Learning From The Past, with each day focusing on a particular topic including: Geopolitics, Trade and Investment, Education and Tourism, Energy and Sustainability.​ This year's dialogue will include panel discussions and interactive workshops, to be led by expert speakers from Australian government and universities, Australia-based Chinese companies, to bring discussions, insights and a more sophisticated understanding of the bilateral trade and investment relationship.​

On March 27, 2024, Qin Qin (2013 ACYD Alumni) published her book named Model Minority Gone Rogue – the story of Qin Qin. The book unpacks her incredible journey as a model Asian daughter growing up in Australia and how she decided to take the path less walked by which will no doubt inspire many. Congratulations Qin Qin!

James Tang, Executive Director of the Australia-China Youth Dialogue, was invited by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) and Foreign Minister Penny Wong to attend the 8th Australia-China High-Level Dialogue as a delegate. He participated in discussions alongside senior officials such as Former Trade Minister Dr. Craig Emerson and Wang Chao, Honorary President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs.

“I highly recommend emerging leaders to apply for the ACYD for its richness of content, diversity of topics discussed, as well as the people-to-people connections created during the full-fledged program and the alumni community.”

“My participation in the ACYD elevated my profile as an emerging expert in these fields [international relations, business, commercial law, and law and technology] and helped to propel my career.”

“The dialogue helps participants to comprehend the overlaps and divergences in how Australia and China see the world and therefore what the opportunities and challenges are for the bilateral relationship in the years ahead. More dialogue leads to more understanding.“

The enclosed annual report provides an overview of the 13th ACYD, which was held in Chengdu, China from the 17th to the 20th of November 2023. A cohort of 30 exceptional Australian and Chinese citizens, aged 25-40, convened for an exchange that explored the evolving nature of the bilateral relationship between Australia and China. 

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.