On 21st May, 2015 the Australian Ambassador to China H.E. Frances Adamson hosted a dialogue with Chinese youth about the Australia-China relations. ACYD alumni are also invited to the event. The dialogue is organised by the Australian Embassy and All-China Youth Federation. Guests from ACYF and medias also attended the event.
The growth of social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong
Mark Chan (2014 Delegate)
My experience at this year’s Dialogue was simply amazing. Besides meeting some of the most talented, ambitious and successful Australian and Chinese individuals I have recently crossed paths with, the sessions that were organized was a fantastic combination of issues covering Business, International Security, Trade & Economics, Global Health, the Arts, Philanthropy and Media.
ACYD Director Natalie Cope opines in the Boss Magazine: For a job stay in Australia, for a future go to Asia
ACYD Founder is Awarded 2015 ANU Young Alumnus of the Year
On Saturday, 28 March, Henry Makeham, the ACYD’s Founder and Chair of the Board, was co-awarded the 2015 Australian National University Young Alumnus of the Year award.
The Award recognised Henry’s efforts in promoting Australia-China youth relations and public diplomacy via the Australia-China Youth Dialogue, the Australia-China Youth Association, and the Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative.
ACYD Founder joins the University of Sydney China Studies Centre Advisory Board
Detials could be found on the webiste of University of Sydney. Ream more at
http://sydney.edu.au/china_studies_centre/en/staff/panel-of-advisers.shtml
ACYD alumni joined Ambassador Adamson for dinner in Australian Consulate in Hong Kong
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.
Prof. the Hon Bob Carr speaks at Hong Kong ACYD Alumni Reunion
On Wednesday evening, December 17, Professor the Hon. Bob Carr spoke about the latest developments in Australia-China relations at Sidley Austin’s boardroom in Central Hong Kong. An ACYD alumni event in conjunction with the Young China Watchers – a supporter organisation of the ACYD – Prof. Carr’s presentation and Q&A session attracted over 60 young professionals from a range of backgrounds.
Is China’s Periphery Becoming the Core of Its International Relations?
The U.S.-China bilateral relationship is widely regarded by politicians, practitioners, and pundits as the world’s most important. Effectively managing China’s reemergence as a major power in the context of a U.S.-led international order is seen as key to continuing peace and security in the Asia-Pacific. But is working together the best way for China to get what it wants?