On 12 November, the Chinese community in South Australia held a grand commemorative event to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr Sun Yat-sen, alongside a themed photo exhibition entitled “Walking Together on the Great Journey: Dr Sun Yat-sen and Overseas Chinese”. Acting Consul-General Wang Hongsun attended and delivered a speech. Approximately 40 representatives of the overseas Chinese community and Chinese students attended the event .

Acting Consul-General Wang stated that Dr Sun Yat-sen was a great national hero, a great patriot and a great pioneer of China’s democratic revolution. The best way to honour his memory, he said, is to learn from his spirit of patriotism and become active participants in Chinese modernization; to uphold his resolute determination to defend national unity and jointly advance the great cause of national reunification; and to emulate his open-mindedness towards the world, serving as bridges and bonds to foster friendship between China and Australia.

The overseas Chinese attendees expressed their commitment to upholding the precious legacy of Dr Sun Yat-sen, actively promoting Chinese culture, and making greater contributions to the complete reunification of the motherland and the advancement of friendly cooperation between China and Australia.