This week, the Ninth Australia-China High Level Dialogue will be held in Beijing, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia, media, health and the arts, as well as former political leaders.
Dialogue and direct engagement between Australia and China is central to a constructive relationship. Established in 2014, the Dialogue enables Australia and China to frankly discuss a range of shared interests including trade and investment, education, cultural ties, and regional and international security.
Former Trade Minister, the Hon Dr Craig Emerson, will again co-chair the Dialogue as head of the Australian delegation. Former federal government minister the Hon Warwick Smith AO will also join the Dialogue, reflecting continued bipartisan support.
The Australian delegation comprises senior representatives from businesses, peak bodies, cultural institutions and think tanks. Together they represent areas of significance to Australia’s relationship with China, today and into the future.
Australia’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Mr Scott Dewar, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Deputy Secretary for Strategic Planning and Coordination, Ms Elly Lawson, will participate as delegates.
The Dialogue is co-hosted by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations and the Chinese People’s Institute for Foreign Affairs (CPIFA). China’s delegation will be led by Mr Li Zhaoxing, Honorary President of CPIFA.