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Featured Writer Interview: Yue Tao

Literary Garden,

Yue Tao currently resides in the Netherlands. He has published the novels “Red Cricket” and “A Night’s Difference”, with “Red Cricket” translated into English and Dutch. Her third novel, “The Next to Disappear”, will be released this year.

The Descendant of the Governor of Guangxi: Su Wei

Dive into History,

Su Wei is the great-granddaughter of the famous “King of Guangxi,” Lu Rongting. How much does Su Wei know about her great-grandfather? How has her family history evolved? Why did she come to Australia? Let’s sit down and talk with Su Wei.

Featured Writer Interview: Zhao Yan

Literary Garden,

Zhao Yan, female, born in 1974, is a writer currently living in Spain. She is the author of the novels “The Imposter” and long essays “The Metaphor of the Body” and “We Are All Second-hand Animals,” among others. Writer Interview, co-hosted by the Australian Chinese Writers Association.

Sent-Down Youth in Australia – Chen Chen

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.

Boys from Beijing (HuangChengGen Band)

English subtitle,

Mainly Chinese

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.

Conversations with Dr. Luo Yixing

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.

Roger Guo and His Gardens

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.

Australian New Farmer 3 – The Goddess Behind a Successful Man

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.

Australian New Farmers (2) Smart Technology in Modern Agriculture

From traditional agricultural cultivation to modern smart technology-based agriculture, let’s explore together the journey of Mr. Nie Taojin’s entrepreneurship in Australia, his continuous exploration, and relentless innovation.

Australian New Farmer (1) Love Bears Dragon Fruit

He plants dragon fruit for love; he built seven schools in the Jiangxi mountain area; he, an electrical expert, sets the national standards for dragon fruit cultivation in Australia; he is on a path of intelligent agriculture… Join Australia Home Program to learn about the legendary story of Nie Taojin, the Australian new farmer.

Chinese Police Officer Rong Sijie

In large-scale events within the local Chinese community, we often encounter a handsome and charming young Chinese police officer. He is Rong Sijie, the Senior Police-Community Liaison Officer of the Queensland Police Department. Let’s join together to hear Officer Rong share his journey and experiences.

Sun Yat-sen University Australian Alumni Association

Sun Yat-sen University Australia Alumni Association has gone through a 40-year journey. During these 40 years, they have many touching stories. Please take a look at our interview with the President of the Sun Yat-sen University Australia Alumni Association, Fangshui Zhuang.

Donald Leong – A Third Generation of Chinese Immigrants

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?

Embroidery Artist Gao Qingmin

English subtitle,

Mainly Chinese

Dialogue with Embroidery Artist Gao Qingmin. Let’s listen to why she gave up her job as a knitting factory owner and devoted herself to embroidery art. How did she promote and develop Chinese embroidery in Australia, and how did she incorporate the essence of Western art while establishing a unique style of embroidery which blends Chinese and Western cultures and embroidery characteristics.

Dorothy Khoo and the Rockhampton Chinese Association

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.

The Entrepreneurial Journey of a PhD of insects

Dr Ma Deling has a deep passion for insects. How did he transition from a cotton bollworm expert to a renowned termite doctor? What motivated him to establish his own pest control kingdom, including a highly regarded termite prevention company and a pest control training institute?

Gao Mingwei

Meet Gao Mingwei, an Australian mining industry expert who has traversed the scientific research and industrial fields across China, Sweden, and Australia. Join us as we explore his life journey and career achievements.

Yanzi – Moonlight on the Other Shore

Yan Zi, a Queensland-based Chinese-Australian writer, shares her journey from an engineering graduate to the president of the Queensland Chinese Writers Association. As a poet and writer, she talks about her personal experiences in the literary world.

The Story of Mr Ma Kefu

Mr. Ma Kefu, a Red Second Generation member, served as the team doctor for several national sports teams in China. He was later dispatched by the United Nations to Papua New Guinea, where he made remarkable contributions to the country’s sports industry for over thirty years, and was awarded the highest honor for his service.

The Legend of the Catering Industry – Chen Can

From Shanghai to Hong Kong, then Taiwan, and finally to Australia, an restless and mischievous boy ultimately became a legend in the Australian Chinese catering industry. Let’s take a look at his life, career, and love.

Tang Jiawei, the King of Mushroom

After immigrating to Australia over 30 years ago, a top student from Fudan University became the “Mushroom King” who revolutionized Australian cuisine. An entrepreneurial story of contemporary Chinese immigrants in Australia.

Meng Gang

Interview with Mr. Meng Gang, an artist and the Vice President of the World Federation of Chinese Artists. We’ll explore Mr. Meng’s personal journey from China to Australia, his diverse work experiences, and how he became a celebrated painter.

A Conversation with Graham Perrett, Labor Party Candidate

To assist Chinese voters in understanding the key candidates for the upcoming election, we had an interview with the incumbent Member of Parliament and Labor Party candidate for the Moreton electorate, Mr. Graham Perrett.

Professor Xue Li

Learn about the incredible journey of Dr. Xue Li, a Professor and Big Data expert at the University of Queensland, from being sent to the countryside during China’s Cultural Revolution to becoming one of the most influential people in Australia.

An Interview with Federal Election Candidate Steven Huang

Current Affairs,

Steven Huang: From Brisbane City Councillor to Federal Election Candidate – A Deep-Dive Conversation on His Personal Journey, Family Background, Emotions, Political Beliefs, and Vision for Moreton Electorate in the 2022 Federal Election

A Conversation with Female Writer Jing Nian Li on the Cultural Clash of Chinese New Immigrants

Conversation with Australian Chinese Female Writer Jing Nian Li on How Australian Chinese Literature Reflects the Integration of Chinese Immigrants as an Organic Part of Multicultural Australia Through Novels Like ‘Pandora Bracelet’

Outbreak of Epidemic at Jeta Gardens

Current Affairs,

The Covid-19 outbreak at Jeta Gardens, a major care facility for the local Chinese community, has caused shock in Australia with over 100 people infected and 15 deaths. Media coverage and government investigations followed, and the founder of the facility, Mr. Chen Chunan, was interviewed by Australian Home.

Zhou Jian – A Talented Person Benefitting the World

Dive into History,

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.

Fragment of History – Historian Mingxian Su

Dive into History,

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?

Dialogue with Duncan Pegg

Duncan Pegg competed in the 2020 Queensland Parliament election for the Stretton seat under the banner of the Labor Party and emerged victorious. Tragically, Mr. Pegg passed away six months later at the age of 41 due to cancer.

Dialogue with Peter Zhuang

Current Affairs,