JOHNNY HUANG

Technology Associate

Johnny Huang is a solutions-oriented software engineer and entrepreneur with experience spanning AI, technology, fintech, and educational technology. He is the founder of OpenCareer, a digital career development platform helping Australian graduates and international students connect with professionals across different industries through meaningful meetups and networking events.

Johnny previously worked as a software engineer in both China and Australia, focusing on AI applications and digital transformation. He has a long-standing interest in Australia–China relations, particularly in the technology sector. He is passionate about creating software solutions that benefit both Australian and Chinese society, and fostering meaningful connections between the two nations.

Johnny holds a Bachelor of Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, equipping him with both technical expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to bring Australia and China closer through technology.

Tingting Chen

Communications Associate (China)

Tingting Chen is a dual-qualified lawyer admitted in both China and Australia, with a legal education spanning Northwest University of Political Science and Law and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Currently practising at a leading Chinese law firm, she brings a distinctive cross-border perspective to her work.  

Her uncommon career trajectory - transitioning from political journalism at a provincial news organization to international legal practise - gives her a distinct edge. As a former journalist, she cultivated sharp political insight, deep understanding of media regulations, and project management skills through high-profile cultural initiatives. Now as a practising China-qualified lawyer with Australian credentials, she bridges legal systems and cultural contexts with exceptional nuance.

CiCi wang

Partnerships Associate
Xinxi Wang is an economist consultant with the World Bank, specializing in sustainable infrastructure investment and inclusive economic growth. She worked on project co-financed by World Bank and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid), focusing on sustainable tourism and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Pacific Region. Additionally, she authored a report on impact investment opportunities within the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus), emphasizing Australia's critical role in promoting sustainable development in this climate-vulnerable region. Cici holds a master's degree in public policy from the National University of Singapore and has been recognized as a Millennium Climate Fellow by Atlantic Council and as a Youth Climate Champion by the Asia Foundation. She is the VP of the Board for China Youth Climate Action Network, and also served on the impact advisory council to World Economic Forum Global Shaper Community.