On 7 November, the Chinese community in Victoria held a grand commemorative event in Melbourne’s Chinatown to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr Sun Yat-sen. Consul General Fang Xinwen attended the event and delivered remarks. Also present were Mr Lafayette, President of the Victoria Branch of the Australia-China Friendship Society; Mr Arthur Wu, President of the Organising Committee of the commemorative event; Ms Teresa Chung, President of the Melbourne Chinese Masonic Society; Deputy Consul General Liu Dongyuan; and nearly 100 representatives of the Chinese community in Victoria.

In his speech, Consul General Fang paid tribute to Dr Sun Yat-sen’s historic contributions and noble spirit. He emphasised that the Communist Party of China is the faithful successor to Dr Sun’s revolutionary cause, and outlined the achievements of Chinese modernisation. He encouraged members of the Chinese community in Victoria to carry forward Dr Sun’s valuable legacy and contribute to bringing the community together and mobilising its collective strength, advancing China's reunification, participating in China's development, and promoting friendship between China and Australia.

Guests attending the event expressed their commitment to carrying forward Dr Sun Yat-sen’s legacy and making greater contributions to the reunification of the motherland, the promotion of China-Australia friendship, and the well-being of the peoples of both countries.

Following the event, Consul General Fang joined community leaders in viewing the special photographic exhibition “Walking Together on the Great Journey: Dr Sun Yat-sen and Overseas Chinese”.