UTS:ACRI address: H.E. Xiao Qian, PRC Ambassador to Australia

The Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:ACRI) hosted H.E. Xiao Qian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Australia, to deliver a keynote address on Australia-PRC relations. Following the address, Ambassador Xiao was interviewed by UTS:ACRI Director Professor James Laurenceson. The event concluded with audience Q&A.

Entering his fifth year as the PRC's representative to Australia, Ambassador Xiao shared his perspectives on recent developments in the bilateral relationship and discussed key issues shaping its trajectory.

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About the speaker

H.E. Xian Qian

Ambassador Xiao Qian is the current Chinese ambassador to Australia, in office since January 2022. Previously he served as Chinese ambassador to Indonesia (2017 - 2021) and before that, Chinese ambassador to Hungary (2012 - 2015).

About the moderator

Professor James Laurenceson

Professor James Laurenceson is Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:ACRI). His research interests relate to the Chinese economy and the Australia-China economic and broader relationship.