Videos – The Spotlight

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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mr. Peter Zhuang stood as a nominee for the Stretton seat in the Queensland Parliament on behalf of the Liberal National Party in the year 2020. Allow us to familiarize you with Mr. Zhuang, his election campaign agenda, and his political ideologies.
Will there be anti-Chinese sentiment in Australia?
We had a question in mind regarding whether Australia would display bias against Chinese individuals. To address this, we had a conversation with Graham Perrett, a deputy chair of the parliamentary human rights committee and a member of parliament.