On August 5, Deputy Consul General Liu Dongyuan was invited to attend the Awards Concert of the 11th Melbourne International Music Competition and presented awards to the final winners. Acting Mayor of Monash City Brian Little, Monash University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Craig Jeffrey, several renowned music educators and musicians from China and Australia, as well as nearly 300 award-winning children and their parents, were present at the event.

In her speech, Deputy Consul General Liu Dongyuan stated that the Melbourne International Music Competition provides a platform to support the growth of young musicians through a variety of musical and artistic activities, fostering deeper exchanges between China and Australia at both national and cultural levels.

Founded in 2014, the Melbourne International Music Competition has successfully held eleven editions and has grown into a comprehensive classical music event of international influence. The competition covers a wide range of categories including piano, vocal, string, and wind instruments, with over 30 regional divisions worldwide. Each year, the event attracts nearly ten thousand participants globally.