On July 23, Consul General Fang Xinwen paid a call on the newly appointed Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells.

Consul General Fang extended warm congratulations to Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells on assuming office. He reviewed the state of China-Australia relations and the progress of exchanges and cooperation between Tasmania and China,  outlined the development achievements the Chinese people have attained under the leadership of the Communist Party of China,  introduced the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. He noted this year marks the 45th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Fujian Province and Tasmania, and expressed China's readiness to work with the Australian side to further advance and strengthen Tasmania's relationship with China.

Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells spoke highly of Tasmania's relationship with China—particularly the sister-state relationship between Tasmania and Fujian Province, and praised China's progress in areas such as scientific and technological innovation. She stated that she would actively support exchanges and cooperation between Tasmania and China across various fields.