On August 13, Acting Consul-General Wang Hongsun met with the newly elected principal members of the Australia-China Cultural Promotion Association.

Acting Consul-General Wang extended warm congratulations on the successful transition of the Association’s leadership. He acknowledged its contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Australia and expressed the hope that the new team would bring fresh momentum to its work. He encouraged the members to fully leverage their respective professional expertise, continuously innovate in event formats, and tell the stories of China-Australia friendship in a compelling way. He also stressed the importance of presenting the authentic realities of both countries to the two peoples, especially the younger generation, so as to enhance accurate perception and foster two-way, interactive cultural exchanges that celebrate shared values. Acting Consul-General Wang also briefed the attendees on the current state of China-Australia relations in response to inquires.

The newly appointed President of the Association, Zhai Xiaojing, expressed gratitude for the Consulate-General’s strong support and outlined the Association’s future work plans. Other members also shared updates on their respective areas of activity. All present expressed their commitment to making full use of their platforms and strengths to continue facilitating exchanges across various fields, strengthening mutual understanding and trust, and contributing positively to deepening the friendship between the two countries.