In early winter, the sky in Canberra, the capital city of southern Australia, was exceptionally blue and bathed in bright sunshine. The Southern Cross flag waved in the wind, while the Five-Star Red Flag flew high. On June 15th, Mr. Chen Yunguo, Chairman of the Victorian Chinese Community Council, Executive Vice Chairman of the World Fuzhou Association, and President of the Melbourne World Fuzhou Association, led a group of over 700 members from the Victorian Chinese community. They traveled by bus, filled with songs, laughter, and joy, on their way to Canberra to warmly welcome Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia.
Over the past few days, the council members of the Fuzhou Association, led by Executive President Li Zongqing, worked together to ensure the success of this event. Some were responsible for hanging banners, others for distributing flags, organizing security, or managing guest reception. Everyone, from top to bottom, worked diligently and collaboratively to contribute to welcoming Premier Li’s visit to Australia.
At around 4 p.m. on the afternoon of the 16th, as Premier Li’s motorcade passed by the Fuzhou Association’s welcoming team, everyone was filled with excitement. They waved the national flags of China and Australia in their hands and continuously shouted, “Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!” The chants and cheers echoed one after another, creating a lively and magnificent scene. It fully demonstrated the spirit and enthusiasm of the Fuzhou community and showcased the deep affection of Fuzhou residents in Melbourne for their homeland.
In the evening, Chairman and President Chen Yunguo was invited to attend the banquet hosted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to welcome Premier Li Qiang. They also took a group photo together to commemorate the occasion.
Though the homeland is far, summer brings the beauty of emerald bamboo and layered green peaks. In the present land, winter reveals red plums with frosted elegance. With Premier Li’s visit, China-Australia relations will gradually warm. We sincerely wish for mutual development and progress between China and Australia, and enduring friendship between the peoples of both nations!
