RMIT University
The China -Australia Studies Forum
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
Portfolio of Design and Social Context
2008
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Introduction
The China-Australia Forum is one of a key parts of RMIT’s University-wide network of globalisation
and cultural diversity sponsored by the School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning,
Portfolio of Design and Social Context.
RMIT University recognised the need for the Forum in response to:
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the risks and opportunities created by globalisation and cultural diversity;
the desires of Chinese Australians to make productive contributions to Australia;
the desires of Australians interested in engaging with China studies;
the imperative to constantly enhance relations between Australia and Asia, and
the research and education on Chinese Australians’ engagement with local and global
education, training and broad affairs.
The China-Australia Forum was established in June 1998. It works to support Chinese Australians in
confidently engage in wider community advancement, their interest in contemporary Australia, their
past and present contributions to this country's development and their leadership in developing a
prosperous, cosmopolitan Australia. It focuses on contemporary interests and issues facing Chinese
Australians and seeks to give voice to those needed.
There are different groupings of Chinese Australians and each contributes significantly to the
development of Australian society, their relations with the Chinese diaspora and the nations peopled
by the Chinese. In this respect the Forum is distinctive, being the first of its kind in Australia to
address these interrelated issues from the multiple perspectives of Chinese Australians. The forum
took broader agenda since 1999 that has extended its capacities to engage in global practice, scholarly
networking and enhance scholarship.
The RMIT China-Australia Forum aims to:
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proactively build educational and cultural relationships between Australia, the Chinese diaspora
and China by means of joint programs, conferences and scholarly exchanges;
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broker and coordinate the provision of business and community leadership skills development
and senior management training for people from China and those intending to work there;
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contribute to the sustainability of linguistic diversity, the enhancement of the world’s
multilingual knowledge economy, and the renewal of Australian multiculturalism while investigating
the problematic legacy of White Australian politics;
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undertake real-world research that investigates the complex and contradictory processes of
globalisation and localisation, particularly as these relate to managing the risks associated with the
globalisation of English; the uses of international education and training; and Chinese Australian
relations;
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encourage collaborations between Chinese expertise within RMIT University to contribute to
University’s international education strategy and its local and international operations.
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Enhance RMIT’s academic and research network with Chinese spoken countries and regions to
strengthen University’s global presence.
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China-Australia Forum’s major operations
Building “Both-ways” education, research and creating educational
relationships
The China-Australia Forum works with Visiting Scholars to organise symposia, public lectures,
trans-national networks, joint-authored research, study tours and student exchange programs to
develop productive relationships with:
Chinese-Australians and other Australians;
the Chinese diaspora
the peoples and professionals of China
staff and students via exchanges
the Australian public via senimars and community engaged events.
Public lectures and seminars
The China-Australia Forum hosts public lectures and seminars presented by internal and external
professionals, diplomats and visiting scholars. These presentations address real world issues
concerning Australian community development and research, Australian’s relationship with other
nations and, it roles in the Asian region and the world more generally. Between 2003 and 2007 the
seven public seminars that the Forum jointly held with external community organisations covered
topics of community health, Chinese Australian engagement in Victoria’s community development,
business opportunities in Victoria and China, as well as language and culture education. Over 600
participants attended these seminars.
International visiting scholars
2008
Associate Professor Chunyang Liu, 刘春阳， 哈尔滨商业大学 A/Prof Chunyang Liu is the
Dean of Foreign Language Environment Office within Harbin University of Commerce,
China. She is currently having a 12-month visit to the School of Global Studies, Social
Science and Planning and The China-Australia Forum. During her stay A/Prof Liu provides
lectures and seminars on Chinese language and culture, contributes to diverse activities
enhancing Chinese language learning and teaching, and conducts research in cultural and
linguistic studies.
Dalian Maritime University 大连海事大学 (DMU) Academic Delegation visit. The fivemember delegation led by Professor Meng Lijun visited GSSSP and The China-Australia
Forum in February 2008. Discussions were held on future academic program and research
collaborations between RMIT University and DMU. To date The China-Australia Forum has
received ten academics from DMU on long-term and short term visits. The visits have made
significant contributions to RMIT’s language teaching and research.
2007
Professor Keming WANG 王克明 is the Head of Foreign Languages Department, Nanjing
University of Finance and Economics（ 南京财经大学）. He visited The China-Australia
Forum and RMIT from March 17th to July 3rd, 2007. During his stay Prof Wang contributed
to the major research project into the language proficiency of accredited translators and
interpreters in Australia. He provided lecture series on translation and paved the way to the
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future long-term collaboration between the SGSSP, RMIT and the Foreign Languages
Department, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics.
Professor Ning WANG ，王宁, Tsinghua University, （清华大学）China visited The ChinaAustralia Forum and RMIT in December 2002 and February 2007. His research and wide
publications in globalisation, comparative cultural studies and in particular, post-modernism research
is known in Asian countries and becoming worldwide acknowledged. During his visits Professor
Wang presented a number of seminars and lectures to RMIT staff and students.
Professor Weihua LUO, 罗卫华 is from Dalian Maritime University （ 大连海事大学）
China. His one-year visit to The China-Australia Forum (2002-2003) and RMIT’s former
Department of Language and International Studies was dedicated to professional development, joint
research into postgraduate programs in English language teaching in Australia and China and research
into international culture and education issues. Professor Luo was the granted scholarship to
undertake PhD studies at RMIT. He completed research and was awarded a PhD in 2007.
2006
Associate Professor Jie YANG 杨捷 (June 2005 – June 2006) is a visiting scholar from
Chongqing Normal University. During her one year stay at The China-Australia Forum
within School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning, RMIT, she made sound
contributions to lectures and seminars to undergraduate students in Chinese language and
English teaching in China. She engaged in research on Education, Culture and Literature, and
also involved in various social and cultural activities. She said” I value my time at RMIT as it
enriched my knowledge about global education from a cross-cultural perspective. I believe
that knowledge I’ve obtained in the past 12 months has been rewarding and will contribute
enormously in furthering my future professional and career development.”
Professor Weiguo LI 李 卫 国 (Sept 2006- Dec 2006) is Head, Department of Foreign
Languages, from Henan University, China. His visit contributed to delivering public
seminars at RMIT on Chinese culture and media.
2005
Associate Professor Wang Yanqiu，王燕秋 is the second visiting scholar from Dalian Maritime
University, China. She is currently working within the School of Global Studies, Social Science and
Planning and The China-Australia Forum for twelve months till June 2005. A/Prof Wang has
been engaged in Chinese language teaching, jointly developed UMAP and internship programs with
academic team at the School and the Forum. Her research interests are in areas of second language
education, teaching English as second language and comparative studies on cross-cultural education
in second language teaching.
Associate Professor Daming TONG, Associate Professor Xiaodong ZHAO, Mr Xuejun
GONG and Ms Jing XIE were visiting scholars from Dalian Maritime University (DMU),
China. They visited The China-Australia Forum, RMIT, from August 2005 to October 2005.
During their stay the four visiting scholars engaged in professional development, academic
and program collaborations between DMU and RMIT, gave a number of lectures to
undergraduate students. A/Prof Zhao’s research interests are in micro pragmatics, teaching
English as a second language, and cross-cultural communication. A/Prof Tong produced a
joint research paper on professional development of Chinese women academics with RMIT
colleague. Ms Jing Xie engaged in RMIT’s UMAP programs including teaching Chinese
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language and student supervision. Her research interest is teaching English as second
language and cross-cultural communication.
2004
Associate Professor Hong FEI, 费红 Head of Department of English, Kunming University of
Technology was a visiting scholar to The China-Australia Forum and RMIT University between
March 2003 and March 2004. Her engagement in English language teaching, research and program
development contributed to academic enhancement and collaborations between language teaching
experts in China and Australia.
2003
Professor Weihe XIE， 谢维和, President of Capital Normal University, Professor Feng Yihan,
Head, Department of English Language, and Professor Tang Qiyu, Head, Department of
Mathematics, of Capital Normal University. The three professors visited The China-Australia
Forum and RMIT in November 2003. Prof Xie now holds the position of the Vice-President,
Tsinghua University.
2002 -2003
Professor Weihua LUO 罗卫华, from Dalian Maritime University, China visited The ChinaAustralia Forum between 2002 and 2003. Also see the entry in 2007.
1999-2000
A/Professor Liu Shufan, Dean, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Jilin University, China, Prof Liu
worked as a Visiting Scholar for one year at The China-Australia Forum (1999-2000):
"When I was at The China-Australia Forum, I observed a number of classes for over seventy hours.
These classes covered broad topics ranging from English language to international studies. I
obtained a better understanding of Australia methodologies in language teaching and curriculum
development. I also invested time researching cultural similarities and differences between Australia
and China, and how these factors affect students' language acquisition.
In July I was invited by the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Service (FELCS) at
RMIT University to act as one of the external reviewers on the Research Disciplinary Audit Panel, by
way of contributing to the redevelopment of the RMIT Research Management Plan. I worked as an
international judge to evaluate FELCS' research development and implementation. I felt honoured to
be trusted to do such an important task. This special event provided me with a unique insight into the
research management in Australian tertiary education.
In July 2000 I attended the Seventh International Learning Conference. I presented a paper entitled
"Higher education at the turn of the century: Chinese higher education, teaching reform and
development".
I also delivered lectures on Chinese adult education to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
program."
A/Professor Liu Shufan
Symposia
In 2002 the Forum bridged collaborations between Beijing Normal University, the largest and most
significant in teacher education institution in China, and RMIT’s FECLS to jointly hosted the Ninth
International Literacy and Education Research Network (LERN) Conference in July 2002 in Beijing.
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In 2004 the Forum brings together the Centre Institute of Ethnic Administrators in China and School
of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning, the Globalism Institute to jointly host an international
Diversity Conference in July 2005 in Beijing.
Language and Culture Study Tours to China
Since 1997 the Forum has coordinated a number of exciting Language and Culture Study Tours to
China. These study tours provide Australian students with the opportunity to obtain and/or enhance
Chinese language skills, gain knowledge about contemporary Chinese politics, economic
development, social changes, and underlying cultural issues of significance in China today.
Our Chinese partners, Nanjing University and Nanjing Normal University, provided considerable
assistance and in-put into language and cultural study tour programs.
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UMAP (University Mobility in Asia Pacific): Study program to China
University Mobility in Asia Pacific (UMAP) Program is an association of government and nongovernment representatives of the higher education sector throughout the Asia Pacific region. The
Australian Federal Government through DEST offers favourable UMAP scholarships to sponsor
tertiary students to study accredited courses in universities throughout the region.
The China-Australia Forum obtained, in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, a total of $155,150
from DEST for UMAP programs to China. These funds have sponsored sixty RMIT University
students to study and Program managers to work at partner universities in China. The Chinese
universities hosted RMIT’s UMAP programs were Nanjing University (2001 and 2003), Dalian
Maritime University (2004) and South China Normal University (2005 and 2006).
2001-2002
The UMAP scholarship recipients enjoyed unique living, learning and working experience in China
where they developed personal and academic capabilities in a culturally and linguistically diverse
challenging environment, and directly contributed to the enrichment of education and culture
development at local universities.
Alex, a participating students briefly recount her experiences:
"…being able to communicate with the Chinese and trying to understand what their lives are like was
a valuable experience. Travel is one of the best sources of education so long as it is accompanied
with reflection, respect for other cultures and a desire to learn and experience new things". –
Matthew J. Thompson
"It has made us aware of the importance of making friends and building bridges across cultures. We
have understood that we do not live on an island but that the world is everyone's concern. We are all
part of one human race". – Alex
2004
The ten students of 2004 UMAP group (2003 funds) studied at Nanjing University, China. The young
team found the experience to be the “most exciting and unforgettable”. The group drew a summary of
personal, academic and collective achievements through the UMAP program as follows:
 Independence and self confidence;
 New knowledge of Chinese language and culture (yet a lot more to learn);
 Organisational skills for living, learning and travelling;
 Sharing responsibilities with team spirits;
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Capabilities of coping with changes, new people, culture and new things including different
food;
Cultural sensitivity;
Skills of handling (individual) differences and conflicts
The second team to China in 2004 consisted of 14 members. Their excellent performance at
the host university in China, Dalian Maritime University, was highly appreciated by local
students and academics.
2005
The 2005 RMIT’s UMAP Young Australian Ambassadors’ team to South China Normal
University in Guangzhou presented an ‘Australia Week’ during their study in Guangzhou.
Their overall performance was hailed by local university students, staff and university
leaders as the “shining example for all international students to follow.” Their personal
accounts reflected the rich experience obtained from the UAMP program. Andrew wrote: “I
look back on this trip to China like so many of my previous travels. The places I have been
to. The historical sites I have seen. The food I have tasted. The cultural differences I have
witness and learnt. When it all comes down to the journey I feel it is the friends and the
people I have met along the way that stay strongest in my memory and heart. To find
yourself outside your comfort zone, in a place that seems strange and new the friendships
made in such a short time can sometime feel as though they will last for ever. Sometimes
taken for granted until one party must depart the bond will forever stay strong and the feeling
of departure can also be one’s saddest time.”
2006
The 2006 UMAP Young Australian Ambassadors’ team set off on 7th Sept to start threemonth challenging learning and living experience at South China Normal University.
“…UMAP has certainly started me down a road that I had never envisioned and awakened
me from a torpor bought about by the comforts of our advanced capitalist society….Leave
your world behind and open up your mind, lower your personal barriers and defences and
you will find that UMAP will blow you away.”
Richard Weisbach, RMIT UMAP team leader. Guangzhou. 2007.
2008-2009
Sixteen RMIT students will be selected to study at Nanjing University and Tianjing Normal
University under UMAP scholarship program between 2008 and 2009.
Business and Community Leadership Professional Development
The China-Australia Forum, in past six years since its formation, has established a strong
reputation in brokering and managing training programs for senior government managers at state,
provincial and city levels from China.
Senior Management Professional Development programs for Chinese Government organisations
The Forum furthers the development of Chinese Australian relationships through providing or
otherwise brokering Senior Management Training for Government Delegations from the People’s
Republic of China.
Working across universities and in collaboration with the Australian Federal Government, the State
government bodies of Victoria and the local government authorities of Melbourne, Stonington,
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Whitehorse, and Yarraville, the business and Chinese community in Victoria, the Forum has
facilitated a range of briefings and custom orientated professional development programs for
managers from Chinese business and public sector agencies.
The China-Australia Forum:
provides advice to various Australian State and Federal Government agencies on Chinese
governmental visits and co-host functions facilitating broader engagement;
organises industry consultation for Chinese Government Ministries, such as Treasury, Social Security
and Welfare, Ministry of Education and Tourism;
facilitates industry management education about Australian policies and administration.
Activities have included briefings for official delegations and conducting specially designed
Professional Development and Training Programs such as:
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Management and Professional Development/Training - Civil Affairs Bureau of Beijing
Municipal City Government (1998 - 2005)
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Senior citizen development and services - Beijing Municipal City Government’s Senior
Citizen Management Team (1999 and 2000)
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University and vocational education articulation - Changzhou City Government and
Education Authority (2000)
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Internal and external auditing training - Beijing Municipal Audit Bureau (2001)
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Civil administration - the Civil Affairs Bureau of Tianjin Municipal City Government (2001)
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Environment development - Beijing Chaoyang District Government (2002)
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Tourism and hospitality - Beijing Tourism and Hospitality Senior Management (2002)
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English Teachers’ Professional Development – Jiangsu Education Department, Tertiary
institutes and schools (2002)
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Media and Publication – General Authority of Press and Publication (2004)
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Civil administration - the Civil Affairs Bureau of Beijing Municipal City Government (2005)
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School Head Masters’ Training Program for Ministry of Education (2005)
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Social Affairs and Administration - the Civil Affairs Bureau of Beijing Municipal City
Government (2006)
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Tianjing Media Leadership Training Program (2006). The program was conducted in
conjunction with RMIT’s School of Applied Communications and 3CW.
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Jiangsu Tertiary Computer Teachers’ Training Program (2006). The program was jointly
conducted with RMIT’s School of Computer Science and Information Technology.
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Jiangsu Tertiary Multi-media Academic Training Program (2007). The program was jointly
conducted with RMIT’s School of Creative Media.
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Multilingual Knowledge Development and Management:
Sustaining Multicultural and Ecological Diversity
Education for bi-lingual and multilingualism are important strategies for the maintenance,
preservation and management of human knowledge.
As part of its commitment to multilingual knowledge management The China-Australia Forum
encourages the sustainability of linguistic diversity and capability via conducting professional
development programs for language teachers and through organising the Chinese Proficiency Test
(HSK).
Second Language Teachers’ Professional Development Program
The Forum conducts professional development programs for the up-skilling of language teachers who
are educating students attending community schools, including those studying Mandarin.
These programs are a joint training and research initiative with organisations including Victorian
Department of Education and Training (VDET) and the Australian Community Languages, with
funding provided by the Australian Federal, State and Local Governments. Over 600 language
teachers have completed the ethnic school LOTE Teachers’ Professional Development Programs over
the past ten years, gaining insights into the theoretical and operational developments in language
education that counted towards tertiary degree program qualification.
Inter-ethnic community education events
The China-Australia Forum sponsors and co-hosts a number of educational activities initiated by
bilingual schools and communities. These events aim at improving the educational quality of
community schools through encouraging and facilitating inter-ethnic community collaborations in
teaching, research and curriculum development.
HSK Test Centre
HSK stands for Chinese Proficiency Test, the only worldwide recognised Chinese
Proficiency Test. RMIT University started to conduct HSK in 1993 under the
authorisation of Office of Chinese Council International (OCCI 汉 办 ), within Ministry of
Education, China. The first HSK Test Centre in Australia was formally established at RMIT
University in December 2004. It is the joint body between OCCI and RMIT University.
The China-Australia Forum, is the body responsible for the HSK Centre’s activities. The centre’s
work is supported by Chinese Government and its diplomatic officials in Melbourne.
Through Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK) the Forum engages in the Chinese literacy
development of the Australian tertiary institutes, schools and community language providers.
In addition to aspiring to a high level of Chinese language proficiency, HSK participants with
outstanding performance also have the opportunities to be considered for scholarships to advance
Chinese study at one of the fifty selected leading universities in China.
Since 1990 the HSK Test China has conducted HSK in over sixty countries. Amongst the selected
universities and government bodies authorised to conduct the Test are London University in UK,
University of Michigan, London University of New York and London University of Houston in USA,
Ministry of Education in France and Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg University in
Russia. In 2004 the Forum, with support from Education Consuls from the Chinese Consulate
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General in Melbourne, the external community and media, has successfully conducted the Test with
172 participants. The 2007 participants in the Test reached over 300. It places RMIT’s HSK Test on
the leading position in the Western world. In April 2008 the Center was awarded 2007 Overseas
Chinese Test Center of the Year. The award was presented by the Office of Chinese Council
International, China in Beijing.
HSK Victoria Committee (Australia)
The HSK Victoria Committee (Australia) is an academic and research initiative of the Forum.
Established in April 2004 the Committee was formed by representatives from the five major
universities, secondary schools, Chinese professional associations in Victoria, the Chinese and
Victorian government organisations, public and private media and the Chinese business community
in Victoria.
Vocationally Oriented, Real World Research and Development
Culture, Media Innovation and Practice
Dr Yi Jin (Team leader), Mr Jianguo Wu (Researcher)
Culture, Media Innovation and Practice Team is formed by a group of professionals who are
experienced and have demonstrated success in media production presenting Chinese culture, the
conflicts between East and West culture, the tradition and modernity through media including films,
plays and fictions.
Dr Yi Jin 金翼 Dr Jin is a known scholar with diverse capabilities He has over thirty-year rich
experience and achievements in teaching, acting, directing and managing major projects. His products
include twelve TV series on culture and society of Melbourne, Victoria and Taiwan and weekly
program of On Our Lives 闲话人生 for 3CW Radio Station. Dr Jin currently teaches Chinese
language in RMIT University’s higher education and TAFE sectors. He is the host of a weekly
Chinese Civilisation 漫谈神州文明 program (in Mandarin) at SBS Radio Station.
Mr Jianguo Wu 吴建国 has fine publications. His work includes Meandering Stream (An English
novel published in Melbourne in 1998), Pure Land (a short story published by Australian Island
Magazine), Crash (a short story published by an international magazine), Beyond the Gate of
Heavenly Peace (a play produced by Melbourne La Mama theatre and sponsored by Australia
Council and Arts Victoria), Only You Know and I Know (a play sponsored by Arts Victoria and City
of Melbourne), Kites of Broken Strings (a radio drama produced by SBS radio and sponsored by Arts
Victoria. The play won The R E Ross Trust Playwrights Script Development Award of 2005). Mr Wu
is currently writing a play "Same Moon and Same Skylight". The project is funded by City of
Melbourne.
The China-Australia Forum is engaged in researching the role of the Chinese Australian
presence, along with that of other non-European Australians in making significant
contributions to the evolving development of Australian multiculturalism. Related research
includes an exploration "both-ways education" evident in global currents in Chinese uses of
education and training in Australia and, likewise Australians uses of Chinese education and
training.
An important focus of the Forum is the continuities and changes, energy and enthusiasm of
Australian engagement with China in permitting, encouraging and seeking the two-way circulation of
people and ideas.
The China-Australia Forum is facilitating a series of research projects. These include
investigations into the internationalisation of Chinese Higher Education as well as issues of English
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language education; identity conversion and second language education and, change and stability in
the educational expectations of the Chinese diaspora. Research areas and topics are:
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Internationalisation of Chinese Higher Education
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Grouping Practices and Individual Differences in Adult ESL Programs
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Reform in China’s higher education
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Globalization and English language education in China
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Change and stability in the educational expectations of the Chinese diaspora
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Cross-culture issues in English language teaching
- Development of Chinese community and its engagement in Australian social and
economic advancement
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Advisory Committee
The China-Australia Forum is guided by an Advisory Committee formed by prominent ChineseAustralians, non-Chinese background Australians in the areas of policy making, community
development and research:
Chairman
Professor Paul James (Director, Global City Institute, RMIT University)
Local advisors
Professor Manfred Steger (Director, Culture Programs, Global City Institute, RMIT
University)
Mr Garry Woodard (Research and global networking. Senior Fellow of Melbourne University,
Adjunct Professor of RMIT)
Dr Rui Yang (Global education, currently in Hong Kong)
Mr Sam Tuanbin Feng (Business Development. President of The Pacific Group, Australia)
Dr Stanley Chiang (Community and Health development)
Dr Yi Wang (Media, Manager of SBS Radio)
Mr Tommy Jiang (Media and Training, President of 3CW Radio)
Mr Patrick Wang (Literature, Chief Editor of Made in China a leading writer)
Overseas advisors
Professor Ning Wang 王宁 (Globalisation and post-modernism research)
Professor Wang is Director of Cultural and Global research Centre at Tsinhua University, China. He
is one of the leading professors in global and translational studies in China.
Mr Kun Jiang 姜昆 - The Leading Master of Chinese Arts and Development
Mr Jiang is the Director of Chinese Academy of
Folk Vocal Arts, China; Member of The People’s Congress, China. He has been hailed as one of the
most influential and popular comedians in China for four decades. Mr Jiang is also a known artist and
prominent writer with a number of publications. He lives in Beijing. http://www.chinaculture.org
Prof Frank Xinhua Zhang 张新华 (Research and global collaboration)
Professor Zhang is Deputy Director, Shanghai Academy of Social Science, China. He has
extensive experience in academic research and advisory roles in translational leading
corporations in Shanghai, China. Professor Zhang lives in Shanghai.
Dr Aimin Cheng 陈爱民 (International Education and Research)
Professor Cheng is Dean of Institute of International Students within Nanjing University,
Nanjing, China. Heading one of the leading Institutes of International Students in China he
has made significant contributions to the internationalisation of higher education in China.
Mr Hing Chiu 赵兴 (Business Development and Research Advisor)
Mr Chiu is a prominent Chinese-Australian. He has extensive experience in international business and
education collaborations between Australia and China.
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Management and contact details
Executive Director
Ms Guosheng Y Chen
The China-Australia Forum
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
Portfolio of Design and Social Context
RMIT University
Tel: 9925 2328/4840 Fax: 99253049
Email: Guosheng.chen@rmit.edu.au
Professor Paul James
Director, Global City Institute, RMIT
Chairman, Advisory Committee of The China-Australia Forum,
RMIT University
Tel: 99252328, Fax: 99253049
Email: Paul.james@rmit.edu.au
Professor Manfred Steger
Director of Globalism Institute, Global City Institute,
Portfolio of Design and Social Context
RMIT University
Email: Manfred.Steger@rmit.edu.au
Dr Lynne Li
Coordinator, Global Language Research and Development
The China-Australia Forum
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
RMIT Portfolio of Design and Social Context
Tel: 99252328, Fax: 99253049
Email: lynne.li@rmit.edu.au
Mr Bo Ai
Researcher and Project leader, Global Culture and Language Studies
The China-Australia Forum
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
RMIT Portfolio of Design and Social Context
Tel: 99252328, Fax: 99253049
Email: Bo.ai@rmit.edu.au
Website
http://www.rmit.edu.au/GSSSP/caf
Telephone (613) 9925 2328
Fax (613) 9925 3049
Postal address:
The China-Australia Forum
Level 5, Building 37
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
Design and Social Context Portfolio
RMIT University (City Campus)
GPO Box 2476V, Melbourne 3001, Australia
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