On 16 October, Acting Consul-General Wang Hongsun attended a charity concert held by the South Australian International Musicians Association to raise funds for the Childhood Cancer Association, representing the Consulate-General of China in Adelaide made a small donation and delivered a speech. The event was attended by Lucy Hood MP, South Australian Minister for Education, Training and Skills; Deputy Mayor of the City of Adelaide，Ms Carmel Noon; CEO at Childhood Cancer Association, Ms Cathy O'Loughlin; President of Australia China Friendship Society South Australia, Mr Joel Baker; and approximately 200 local residents from South Australia.

In his address, Acting Consul-General Wang noted that the power of music lies in its ability to transcend barriers of language, culture, geography, race and even time, touching hearts and moving souls. Today, a group of compassionate young Australians of Chinese heritage have taken to the stage with courage, spreading love and putting into practice a commitment to community service through music. Their efforts fill us with hope—not only for these young people themselves, but also for the sick children who will receive greater support as a result, and for the future that lies ahead.

Wang noted that next year, China and Australia will mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The future of China–Australia relations, including relations between China and South Australia, rests with the younger generation. It is hoped that young South Australians of Chinese heritage will carry forward the finest traditions and virtues of Chinese culture, develop their talents and broaden their horizons through artistic pursuits and community service, and become bridges connecting the peoples of China and Australia and strengthening the friendship between our two countries.

Wang noted that The Book of Rites: Record of Music (Liji · Yueji), which records the musical and aesthetic thought of China’s pre-Qin period, teaches: “The greatest music resonates in harmony with Heaven and Earth; the greatest rites accord with the rhythms of Heaven and Earth.” Music in its highest form reflects the harmonious coexistence of humanity with nature and society, while the noblest rites are those that accord with the rhythms and order of the natural world. In essence, this is the principle of “harmony without uniformity, and following the Way with measure and restraint.”

Wang noted that our world today is enriched by our interconnection and made more inclusive through mutual understanding. Nations are interdependent, sharing both prosperity and adversity, and forming a closely connected community with a shared future. The support of the Consulate-General of China in Adelaide today is to convey the friendship of the Chinese people. Let us take action together, fulfill our responsibilities and embrace our shared mission, give every child more love and care, and help build a more peaceful and beautiful future for all children.

Lucy Hood MP, Ms Carmel Noon, Ms Cathy O'Loughlin and Mr Joel Baker delivered remarks, expressing their high praise for the young people’s heartfelt and moving performances and their generous acts of kindness.

The Childhood Cancer Association was established in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1982. It is the most significant not-for-profit charities supporting children with cancer and their families in South Australia and the Northern Territory, and one of Australia’s leading organizations dedicated to supporting children affected by cancer.