ACBC WA CCCA Perth Branch | China National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival 2023

On Friday 29 September ACBC WA and CCCA Perth Branch held China National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at Government House in Western Australia.

200 attendees from business, government, academic and cultural institutions joined the event in the historic Government House ballroom to celebrate the WA-China relationship on China’s national day, which this year happened to fall on the Mid-Autumn Festival. Owing to the occasion, a giant 2.5kg mooncake occupied a special space on stage next to the lectern, which was shared amongst guests following formalities.

The evening was emceed by Presidents of both organisations, James Clarke (ACBC WA) and David Sun (CCCA Perth Branch) with speakers including: Deputy Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Perth, Wang Fengzhong, Lord Mayor of Perth, the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, China Construction Bank Perth Branch, General Manager WA & NT, Gene Lilly, and Fortescue Acting CFO, Apple Paget.

Speakers spoke to the longevity and strength of the WA-China friendship, and the mutually beneficial economic relationship that WA and China share. The sentiment in the room reflected the optimism that WA and Chinese businesses share for the future of the bilateral relationship and the great strides made since the last time the event was hosted in 2021.

Also announced during the evening was the awarding to Julie Xiuli Song of the 2023 Honorary Award for an individual who has provided outstanding and sustained service to the Australia China Business Council WA. The Award recognises Julie’s significant contribution to the development and achievement of the ACBC’s objectives in Western Australia.

A long-term supporter of the ACBC WA, a member of our Executive Committee, and a member of our Resources and Media & Cultures Subcommittees, Julie has always been generous with her time and her expertise. She has played an invaluable role supporting the activities and initiatives of the Council as we advocate for the benefits of the bilateral trade and investment relationship.

Formalities concluded with door prizes, kindly sponsored by Quay Perth, Perth Airport, and MODU Bar & Kitchen.

Thank you to our Platinum Event Partner China Construction Bank Perth Branch, Key Event Partner Fortescue, Premium Event Partners Black Diamond Drilling Services Australia and the City of Perth, as well as Premium Food & Beverage Partners Harvest Road and Shelter Brewing Co for their generous support of this event.