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.
“Tulip Force” refers to an Australian special operations unit. Their mission was to go to China and assist the Chinese military in training guerrilla forces to fight against the Japanese army. How did this unit come into existence? How did they travel to China? While in China, which places did they go and what tasks did they carry out? Why did they leave China in less than a year?
The first generation takes root; the second generation develops; as the third generation of Chinese immigrants born and raised in Australia, what does Donald Leong think? What is the trajectory of his life?
Meet Dorothy, a nurse who fell in love with a Chinese doctor many years ago. For four decades, she has tirelessly worked for the Rockhampton Chinese Association, making outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of Chinese culture in the local community.
After hearing rumors of gold in Australia, Taam Sze Pui and his father and brother traveled there, but after five years of backbreaking labor, they had nothing to show for it. How did Taam Sze Pui adapt and go from being a failed gold miner to a wealthy and successful Chinese businessman?
The Untold Story of 1,500 Chinese Prisoners of War on the Japanese-occupied Island of New Britain during World War II. They were shipped from Shanghai and Nanjing to this remote island serving as slave laborers for the Japanese.
Lum Mow, who came to Australia in 1896, established his own store, Lum Mow & Co, after several years of hard work. Despite the business growing steadily, Lum Mow and his four sons faced a challenging journey to pass down the business due to the White Australia Policy. They made every effort to ensure the business could continue.
Thomas J Bakhap (Zhu Junying), a revered political leader in the Australian political sphere, skillfully integrated Chinese and Australian cultures and combined the interests of the Chinese community with those of the nation. He was re-elected multiple times.
Zhou Jian is an outstanding scientist and a hero among us. Together with Professor Ian Frazer at the University of Queensland, he invented the cervical cancer vaccine, bringing good news for women’s health and opening up a new path to cure the persistent disease of cancer.
Three generations of the Lei family, who once dreamed of striking gold, has now been awarded the British Empire Medal and the Order of Australia, symbolizing the successful integration of Chinese people into Australian society and their flourishing achievements.
Liang Yunzhou was actively involved in the Australian branch of the Kuomintang, but faced attacks during internal power struggles. After thirty years, he switched to business, and his successful enterprise was led by his son, Liang Huali. The younger Liang was praised by locals and honored with an OAM medal from the Queen.
A cemetery located near Brisbane was visited by four Chinese descendants of the Wu family, who arrived in Australia for the first time in 1870 with Wu Yu Su. They paid their respects to their ancestors. For the last 150 years, the Woo family has observed the development of Australia and has contributed to its prosperity.
Despite facing significant cultural and language differences upon his arrival in Australia, Young Xie Jinjue proved to be intelligent and excelled in his studies. His impressive academic performance earned him high praise from school authorities. However, in 1932, his peculiar behavior drew the attention of both the school and the Department of Internal Affairs.
What led to Mow Jue Sue becoming the most notable corn plantation owner in the area? What is the reason behind the 20-year age gap between him and his wife? How did the resettlement of Australian veterans post World War I shatter the Chinese aspiration of prosperity? And, what steps were taken to preserve Houwang Temple to the present day?
What prompted Kwong Sang to move to Australia and set up a shop in Toowoomba? Why was he detained on charges of being a Japanese spy? And what was the reason behind the local government naming the alley “Kwong Sang Walk”?
The Origin of the “Australasian Home” Program. What kind of stories will it tell? Who is Mingxian Su? Why did he become a major character in the documentary series filmed by Shanghai Television Station?
