On  September 5, Deputy Consul General Liu Dongyuan attended and delivered an address at the 12th Australian Chinese Writers Festival 2026. Hosted by the Chinese Writers Alliance of Australia, the event drew more than 200 participants, including the Shanghai Writers Delegation, representatives from cultural associations, overseas Chinese communities, professional writers and business chambers.

Deputy Consul General Liu Dongyuan spoke highly of the perseverance and achievements of the organising committees of past Writers Festivals. She noted that the Consulate General has always attached great importance to and actively supported the development of cultural and artistic endeavours within the Chinese‑Australian community. This year’s festival has further deepened literary exchanges between China and Australia, fostering greater cultural understanding and emotional resonance between the two nations.

Addresses were delivered respectively by Mr Chen Heyi, Chair of the Chinese Writers Festival; Cr Deirdre Diamante, Deputy Mayor of the City of Manningham; and Dr Judy Tang, Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. A video message of congratulations was received from The Hon Paul Edbrooke MP, Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs.