ambitious Annual Dialogue between the two countries as a highly significant event able to attract the interest and participation of the academic, business and political communities at the highest level in both countries as a sustainable process over the longer term.

Organization

Co-hosts:    

Peking University  

La Trobe University

Organizers:   

Institute for Cultural Industries, Peking University

Centre for Australian Studies, Peking University

Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University

Centre for China Studies, La Trobe University

Supported By: 

State Government of Victoria

Foundation for Australian Studies in China

Air China

Australia China Business Council

THEMES AND TOPICS

On the basis of extensive consultation, two themes have been identified as focal points for the exchange of views and information in the inaugural dialogue:

1.Economic development and policy between China and Australia over the next 5-10 years; and

2.The role and contribution of cultural industry and intercultural relations in the development of harmonious societies and friendly relations between China and Australia.

Subject to further discussion, topics within these themes may include:

-Resources Policy

-Energy Policy

-Food Security

-Tourism Policy

-Education Policy

Beyond these two themes, participants will have the opportunity, in both formal and informal discussion, to canvas a wider range of issues.

Schedule