We are excited to introduce the 30 delegates selected to participate in the 16th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD), taking place in Melbourne and Bendigo from Friday, 23 October to Monday, 26 October 2026.
Under the overarching theme “Seeing through each other’s eyes”, this year’s Dialogue will explore four key areas shaping the bilateral relationship: geopolitics; trade and investment; climate and energy; and health and life sciences. Over four days, delegates from a diverse range of backgrounds will engage in panel discussions, site visits and interactive activities, focused on the pertinent issues facing the Australia-China relationship.
​Overarching theme: Seeing through each other’s eyes
“Seeing through each other’s eyes” reflects a focus on deepening our understanding of the perspectives and contexts that shape the Australia-China relationship. It invites delegates to step beyond their own vantage point and consider how issues may be understood from other perspectives, opening up new ways of seeing and a richer appreciation of the diverse parts that make up the bilateral relationship.
Through open conversations and shared experiences across the four days, the theme encourages delegates to approach the Dialogue with curiosity, empathy and a willingness to leave with their perspectives broadened. At its heart is the idea that stronger and more enduring ties are built through a genuine understanding of how others see and experience the world.
​What is the ACYD?
The Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) is the preeminent inter-disciplinary early- to mid-career leaders’ dialogue between Australia and Greater China, with 450 alumni across 15 dialogues. Every year, the ACYD brings together 30 outstanding Australian and Chinese citizens between the ages of 25-40 to participate in a track-II diplomatic Dialogue hosted in either Australia or China.
The ACYD aims to strengthen existing ties and build cooperation to support and deepen understanding of Australia and China; the value of the bilateral relationship and the extensive people-to-people links that exist between the two countries.
ACYD alumni are leaders across a wide range of professions, including public policy, business, the creative industries, academia and entrepreneurship. With their experience and expertise, they are making outstanding contributions to strengthening bilateral communication, connections and collaboration. They lead the future of Australia-China relations.
We are pleased to introduce the delegates of the 16th ACYD:
Ben McMahon | Director - McMahon Property Group
Caleb Campion - Mallesons Fellow | Solicitor - Mallesons
Christiana Hitchman - DFAT Fellow | Policy Officer - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Daisy Song | Senior Scientist - CSL
Di Feng | Second Secretary - Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Commonwealth of Australia
Frances Goh | CEO and Co-founder - One Roof
Frank Wang | Senior Associate - Mallesons
Gavin Gan | Associate - Lusheng Law Firm
Georgia Sands | Senior Lawyer - Allens
Guangyi Pan | Lecturer - University of New South Wales (Canberra)
Han Liu | Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Melbourne
Horace Chan | Co-founder and COO - Bubstal
Jacob Davidson | Founder and CEO - Figjam & Co
Jason Wang | Barrister
Justin Chua | Lawyer - Chua Tan Associates
Michael Tian | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant - Monash University
Michelle Chuang | Councillor - Willoughby City Council
Michelle Jiang | Founder and Host - Australian Founder Conversations
Nora Liu | Marketing Coordinator - Queue Associates APAC
Sindy Yuen - Victorian Government Fellow | Director of Sport and Entertainment Precincts - Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Sunny Huang | College Head of Languages - Overnewton Anglican Community College
Tai Lang | Mining Engineer and Researcher - Fortescue
Ting Fu | Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Monash University
Tyson Taylor | Australian Operational Fire Rescue Leader and Army Officer
Wei (Emma) Zhang | Principal Analyst - Victorian Department of Health
Xu He | Sport Management Researcher - Victoria University
Yang Tian | Centre Manager - Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing
Yangyang (Anna) Li | Integrated Marketing Manager - OPPO
Yijia Wang | Co-founder and Operational Manager - Loading Zone Comedy
Ziyang Zou | Senior Researcher - Regional Australia Institute
Read more about our delegates here: 16th ACYD Delegates — The Australia-China Youth Dialogue