Sydney, September 24 / PRNewswire-FirstCall-Asianet /-on the evening of 23 September, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Chinese National Day in Australia organized by the Australian Chinese Association was held in Sydney, with political and business figures from China and Australia. Nearly 500 overseas Chinese and Chinese representatives and friendly personages attended the celebration.
Australian overseas Chinese celebrate China`s National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, 200th Anniversary of Chinese coming to Australia (Photography Jiang Changgeng)
Gu Xiaojie, consul general of China in Sydney, said in his speech that this year marks the 69th anniversary of the founding of the people`s Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up. Over the past 69 years, China has made great achievements in economic development and social progress. It has become an important engine for driving the world economy.
Speech by Gu Xiaojie, Consul General of China in Sydney (Photo: Jiang Changgeng)
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia 46 years ago, relations between the two countries have achieved good development, and bilateral cooperation in trade, finance, science and technology, energy, and tourism has continued to deepen, Gu said. The sustained and stable development of Sino-Australian relations conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and is also conducive to world peace, stability and prosperity. Over the past 200 years, overseas Chinese and Chinese have played an important role in promoting the development of Sino-Australian relations, and have played an important role in promoting economic and trade between China and Australia. The strengthening of communication has served as a powerful bridge.
Speech by Representative of Sydney Mayor Kwok Yiu-wen (Photography, Jiang Chang-Geng)
Sydney City Councillor Guo Yaowen congratulated the mayor on the 69th anniversary of the founding of New China, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the 200th anniversary of the Chinese coming to Australia. He said the Asian people have become an important part of Australia`s population, and Australia respects national cultural traditions. Overseas Chinese and Chinese enterprises have made positive contributions to Australia`s economic development and social harmony and progress.
Address by Wu Changmao, President of the Australian Association of Chinese groups (Photography)
Wu Changmao, president of the Australian Association of Chinese groups, said that China has developed into the world`s second largest economic power, which is a source of pride for all Chinese people. Overseas Chinese and Chinese will continue to carry forward the fine traditions of the past 200 years, build harmonious overseas Chinese societies, actively integrate into the mainstream community, be a strong bond of friendship between China and Australia, and strive for the economic development and social progress of China and Australia, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
At the event site, the Association presented seven awards, including the 200th Anniversary contribution Award for Chinese visitors to Australia, in recognition of organizations, institutions and individuals who have made contributions in the fields of business, education, culture and the arts. Chinese artists also presented a wonderful performance to celebrate the festival. (Marshuisa)
