Australian teens learn Chinese to broaden horizon
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian teens learn Chinese to broaden horizon

China Daily  

Another shows his skills in calligraphy. "Once you can have a conversation with people in Chinese, you're more encouraged to keep learning the language, because you can actually converse with people," she says, noting that the language helped her experience the rich culture and history of China. "Learning about their lives gives you a broader perspective on the world," says Richards, who aspires to become an ambassador to boost communication between Australian and Chinese cultures. During the event, China's acting Consul General in Sydney Wang Chunsheng pointed out that the Chinese language embodies the extensive and profound history and culture of China, with the number of people learning Chinese in Australia having surged to 190,000. He hopes that more Australian friends will learn Chinese, pay more visits to China, share their firsthand experiences of China-Australia exchanges, and help enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

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Exchanges to boost Sino-US relations
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Exchanges to boost Sino-US relations

China Daily  

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Exchanges to boost Sino-US relations
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China Daily  

Experts discuss at the 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum held in Madrid, Spain, Dec 12, 2024. People-to-people exchanges will promote better mutual understanding and enhance bilateral relations between China and the United States, and recent policies have shown good signs, said experts at a recent forum. During a panel discussion on people-to-people exchanges for mutual understanding, Li Cheng, a prominent …

Chinese ambassador tells Australia not to risk bilateral ties after Trump US election victory
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chinese ambassador tells Australia not to risk bilateral ties after Trump US election victory

ABC  

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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Australian Culture: A Journey into Chinese Students' Learning Experience

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Australian scholars push to rekindle interest in China
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Australian scholars push to rekindle interest in China

China Daily  

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Envoy: More 'storytellers' needed on ties

China Daily  

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People-to-people exchanges key focus of ties
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People-to-people exchanges key focus of ties

China Daily  

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Australia gets its most senior Chinese leadership visit since 2017 as relations thaw further
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Australia gets its most senior Chinese leadership visit since 2017 as relations thaw further

Associated Press  

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After the Thaw, What’s Next for Australia and China?

The Diplomat  

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Chinese embassy in Kenya welcomes local students
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Chinese embassy in Kenya welcomes local students

China Daily  

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Australia’s foreign minister to meet counterpart in China
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Australia’s foreign minister to meet counterpart in China

Associated Press  

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Chinese Australians still encounter racism and questions of loyalty from both countries

ABC  

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China's new ambassador says Beijing willing to go 'halfway' to repair diplomatic relations with Australia

ABC  

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Australia center sees students celebrate
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Australia center sees students celebrate

China Daily  

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Australia center sees students celebrate
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia center sees students celebrate

China Daily  

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Chinese students graduate from Australian universities, but some have never set foot on campus due to COVID
3 years, 4 months ago

Chinese students graduate from Australian universities, but some have never set foot on campus due to COVID

ABC  

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