On 22 September, 2026, the Chinese Consulate General in Perth held a reception in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and Mid-Autumn Festival. Ms. Fu  Lihua, Chinese Consul General in Perth, H.E. Hon. Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, Hon David Michael MLA, Premier’s representative, Minister for State Development, Ms Sandra Brewer MLA, representative of Leader of the Opposition addressed the event. Over 200 representatives from all walks of life of WA attended the event.

Consul General Fu reviewed China’s historic achievements in the past 77 years, highlighted on the development opportunities for the world amplified by China’s pursuit of peaceful development and opening-up for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and expressed her commitment to joining hands with all WA sectors in firmly pursuing friendly cooperation and bringing more benefits to people of the two countries.

H.E. Hon. Chris Dawson and others extended congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, appreciated the outstanding achievements of China’s development and its contributions to the international community, commended the significant roles played by the Chinese community in WA’s development, and expressed the expectation of extending mutually beneficial cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between China and Western Australia.

The reception was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere with applauds for the speeches and performances including piano and violin duet “Moonlit Tea Brewing” and group dance “Ode to the Snow Dragon”.