On 4 November, 2026, the Consulate General of China in Perth, in collaboration with the WA Branch of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) and UWA International Relations Society (IRS), held “Networking Night & Dialogue: Understanding China ” Symposium. Acting Consul General Wang Fengzhong, Oliver Bodewes, Secretary of AIIA WA Secretary, and Alex Hassan, President of UWA International Relations Society attended and delivered speeches. Over 30 young professionals were present.

Acting Consul General Wang elaborated on the achievements of China’s high-quality development, the principles and positions of China’s diplomacy and introduced the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He expressed expectations that young people will promote civilizations and academic exchanges to lay a friendly foundation for pragmatic China-WA cooperation. Mr. Bodewes and Mr. Hassan encouraged attendees to actively share thoughts on international affairs, engage in dialogues and exchanges, and join efforts to further WA-China relations development.

Young diplomats from the Consulate General shared their insights on China’s four Global Initiatives, economic and social progress, green transition and cooperation and exchanges with WA, and interacted with the young professionals.