Changes in China: A broader view from Professor Hans Hendrischke
Speaking in Sydney at the recent launch for China Australia Business, Professor Hans Hendrischke, director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney, provided a broader view of the social and political pressures that globalisation is bringing to China:
Nov. 11, 2009 | Australia | No Comments
Studying a diploma in horse management
When a life-long love of horses inspired Smiley Chan to pursue a career in the horse racing industry, a Diploma in Horse Management at Sydney’s Richmond TAFE allowed him to follow his dream and confirmed his resolve to make it to the top.
Smiley Chan was 13 years old when he first fell in love with [...]
Sep. 9, 2009 | Education | No Comments
Climate change and low carbon leadership
Australia and China both share a common interest in averting the worst effects of climate change. For Australia the dangers are clear. Australia is highly exposed to the impacts of climate change. The effects on Australia’s environment – and economy – will be serious. The health of our population, the security of our water and [...]
Sep. 9, 2009 | Climate Change | 2 Comments
Northern Territory – investment and trade opportunities
Resource rich, vibrant and capable, the Northern Territory is one of Australia’s most exciting investment and trade opportunities.
Supported by a proven Government ready to engage, I invite you to investigate the vast investment potential the Northern Territory offers across a diverse and growing economy – including a significant resource sector and related supply and service [...]
Sep. 2, 2009 | Australia, Energy, Northern Territory | 1 Comment
A new starting line
Upon the publication of this year’s new edition of China Australia Business, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Australia China Business Council for its continued efforts in and contributions for business relations between the two countries.
Economic cooperation between China and Australia has maintained a momentum of robust growth. The financial crisis links [...]
Aug. 19, 2009 | Foreword | No Comments
Industry partnerships and links home is the Deakin difference
Students from China have long been attracted to Australia’s Deakin University for its scholastic excellence, top quality research and industry partnerships. Deakin’s friendship with China is deep and longstanding.
Aug. 19, 2009 | Education | No Comments
Top Chinese student’s motto is ‘never look back’
By Malcolm King
Carnegie Mellon University Australia student Yu Yi is a woman in overdrive with a philosophy of ‘never looking back’.
“One of the motivations for me to study in Australia was Carnegie Mellon University’s reputation for excellence. I liked the fact that the curriculum and degree are exactly the same as in the States. It’s [...]
