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Announcing the 30 Delegates of the 16th Australia-China Youth Dialogue 🌏

16th ACYD Delegates — The Australia-China Youth Dialogue

We’re thrilled to introduce the outstanding cohort selected for the 16th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) — 30 emerging leaders from across government, business, academia, technology, media, and civil society, representing both nations’ next generation of emerging leaders.

From across Australia and China, they bring a wealth of experience. CEOs, diplomats academics, engineers, consultants, and creators. United by a shared commitment to deepening understanding and collaboration between the two countries.​

Together, they’ll gather in Melbourne and Bendigo from 23-26 October 2026, to explore how we see through each other’s eyes through dialogue, collaboration and shared vision.

Stay tuned over the next few days as we will be spotlighting the themes shaping the future of Australia–China engagement.

#ACYD2026 #AustraliaChina #YouthDiplomacy #PeopleToPeopleLinks #Leadership

‍#CrossCulturalDialogue

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2025 ACYD Summary Report

This annual report summarises the 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD), held in Guangzhou, China, from 21 to 24 November 2025. A group of 30 outstanding Australian and Chinese citizens aged 25 to 40 engaged in constructive, in-depth conversations on the key shifts and issues shaping the bilateral relationship between Australia and China.

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Celebrating the Partners of the 15th ACYD

The 15th ACYD marked a significant milestone in fostering meaningful connections between emerging leaders from Australia and China. This year’s dialogue not only showcased the city of Guangzhou as a hub of trade and cultural exchange, but also allowed the delegates of the ACYD to engage in impactful conversations that shape the future of bilateral engagement.

The 15th ACYD would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our Major, Associate and Affiliate partners: The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, King & Wood Mallesons, Tourism Australia, and Airwallex. Their contributions, including ongoing support and the provision of expert panel members and world-class venues, ensured delegates could engage in a program that inspired collaboration and strengthened professional networks across borders. 

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Meet the delegates of the 15th ACYD

Announcing the 30 Delegates of the 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue 🌏

15th ACYD Delegates — The Australia-China Youth Dialogue

We’re thrilled to introduce the outstanding cohort selected for the 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) — 30 emerging leaders from across government, business, academia, technology, media, and civil society, representing both nations’ next generation of emerging leaders.

This year’s delegates include Forbes 30 Under 30 honourees, UN-accredited researchers, diplomats, AI innovators, global correspondents, and social entrepreneurs driving impact across sectors from clean energy to culture.

From across Australia and China, they bring a wealth of experience. CEOs, diplomats academics, engineers, consultants, and creators. United by a shared commitment to deepening understanding and collaboration between the two countries.​

Together, they’ll gather in Guangzhou, 21–24 November 2025, to explore how we can Buildresilience in uncertainty through dialogue, collaboration and shared vision.

Stay tuned over the next few days as we will be spotlighting our 30 delegates and the themes shaping the future of Australia–China engagement.

#ACYD2025 #AustraliaChina #YouthDiplomacy #PeopleToPeopleLinks #Leadership

‍#CrossCulturalDialogue

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2024 ACYD Summary Report

This annual report provides an overview of the 14th ACYD held in Adelaide, Australia, from the 22nd to the 25th of November 2024. A cohort of 30 exceptional Australian and Chinese citizens, aged 25-40, gathered to immerse in the key issues shaping the bilateral relationship between Australia and China. 

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Post-dialogue 2014: Collection of articles by ACYD 2014 delegates

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Post-dialogue 2014: Collection of articles by ACYD 2014 delegates

See what our ACYD 2014 delegates have to say about Australia-China relations. This collection of brilliant works are inspired by the cross-culture interactions during the dialogue last November in Beijing and is brought to you by our delegates from a diverse range of professions. They will share their understandings in Australia-China relations from their own field of expertise.

Henry Makeham speaks to Asialink about his experience and Australia-Asia relationship

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Henry Makeham in Hong Kong from Asialink Video on Vimeo.

Henry is a Trainee Solicitor for the International Corporate Finance Group at Sidley Austin, and the founder of Australia-China Youth Dialogue. He speaks on his experiences living and working in Hong Kong, and offers insights on how Australia can make a stronger contribution towards building its relations with Asia.

“中澳桥梁”董瑾：时代再变 我也能活出精彩

经营着两家跨国投资公司、作为仅有的青年女性代表出席亚太经贸合作组织峰会（APEC）及二十国集团（G20）峰会、并获誉维州旅游局形象大使及南澳教育署形象大使等诸多称号的“女强人”董瑾在赴北京参加第五届“澳中青年对话”活动期间接受本报专访，为读者讲述了自己由留学生一步步奋斗，跻身澳洲主流社会并化身澳中关系桥梁的心路历程

2014澳中青年论坛：“中国情结”和“澳大利亚故事”

2014澳中青年论坛：“中国情结”和“澳大利亚故事”

11月24日，2014澳中青年论坛（ACYD）在北京闭幕。为期4天的论坛讨论了气候变化、媒体转型、食品安全、中国消费者市场、企业家精神、中澳双边关系等10余个话题，增进了两国青年领袖对彼此社会和文化的了解。21日晚，ACYD的30名代表在澳大利亚驻华使馆参加了大使孙芳安举行的招待会。

“脑力激荡” 澳中青年对话北京启动

第五届“澳中青年对话”活动11月21日在北京启动。来自澳中两国的30名青年将在为期4天的交流活动中就能源、气候变化、全球粮食危机、澳中美关系、国防安全等两国民众共同关心的话题展开讨论。澳洲驻华大使孙芳安（Frances Adamson）21日在大使官邸设宴欢迎两国青年代表，并勉励他们通过对话增进彼此了解

Fiona Lawrie, Executive Director of ACYD talks to SBS Australia ahead of applications closing for this years Dialogue

Please listen to the Executive Director of ACYD, Fiona Lawrie talks to SBS Australia radio for this years Dialogue. Click Here

2014年澳中青年对话（Australia-China Youth Dialogue）的报名申请将于本月底结束，而今年的青年对话将于11月底在北京举行。2010年，澳中青年对话在澳大利亚首任驻华大使菲茨杰拉德的呼吁下创立，并在澳大利亚和中国轮流举行，为两国青年加深跨文化的相互理解，与专家和政策制定者共同探讨相关议题提供了机会。在本届对话的报名结束之前，本台记者吴音采访了澳中青年对话主办机构的主任劳瑞女士，请她给我们介绍一下这个活动和如何报名等情况。

The audio is in Chinese and English.

 

Retrieved from www.sbs.com.au/chinese/audio/352236/-11