On September 8, Consul General Fang Xinwen attended the 2026 Chunhui Innovation Forum and delivered remarks. More than 160 people from various sectors attended the event, including Ms. Caroline Hartnett, Director, International Education and Study Melbourne, Victorian Government; Prof. Robert Brooks, Interim Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), Monash University; Mr. Xiaozhe Li, Deputy Director-General, Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange; Dr. Celina Yu OAM, Founding Chair, Asia-Australia Network for Education and Enterprise, as well as academicians from Victorian universities, representatives of education associations, participating contestants, business representatives, volunteers and media. The event attracted more than 2,100 views through online livestreaming.

Consul General Fang congratulated the forum on its successful holding and expressed his appreciation for the strong support from institutions and organizations in China and Australia. He noted that a new round of technological revolution is rapidly unfolding across the world, while China and Australia have complementary strengths in innovation resources. China remains committed to openness and cooperation, continuously building bridges for global scientific and technological exchanges and expanding opportunities for China-Australia innovation cooperation. He encouraged young people to pursue innovation with courage, deepen collaboration and contribute their youthful energy to innovation and development.

The forum provided a platform for China-Australia collaboration among industry, academia and research, bringing together diverse innovation resources and helping young scholars translate their scientific and technological achievements into practical applications. It will play a positive role in deepening practical China-Australia cooperation in science and technology and promoting exchanges among young people.