The fourth volume of the “Too Blue to be True” series was launched on June 6, 2024, in Sydney. The book includes 12 articles by Queensland authors. Six Queensland authors traveled to Sydney to attend the launch event.

From a sent-down youth who was skilled in electric motor repair to a neuroendocrinology expert, let’s chat with Professor Chen Chen from the University of Queensland about his life experiences.

In Brisbane’s Chinese community, there’s a band that’s making waves. Most of its members are from Beijing. You’ll see them performing at various community events and shows. Today, let’s take you inside the HuangChengGen Band.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Guangdong goods were the largest category of Chinese exports. Following the Gold Rush of the 1850s, Chinese goods, represented by these items, spread and developed in Australia with the influx of numerous Chinese immigrants. To explore this, Dr. Su Mingxian, a historian of Australian-Chinese history, engages in a dialogue with Dr. Luo Yixing, an expert in Guangdong goods.

He is a marine biology PhD; he is also a businessman skilled at seizing opportunities; he believes the essence of Chinese culture lies in “gardens, poetry, and yellow rice wine,” so he brought these elements to Australia and promoted them extensively. He is the protagonist of this episode, Guo Ruoquan.

From decision-making to management, from business planning to children’s education, join us to hear Liu Xinrong share her story of entrepreneurship and striving with her husband, their continuous progress, and enjoyment of life. Within her hearty laughter lies her wisdom, courage, sincerity, kindness, and a deep love for life.