Speech at Gala Dinner at the 3rd Australia Qipao Business Week“ 澳大利亚旗袍商务周”晚宴致辞

Good Evening! Ladies and gentleman, thanks for joining us for the 3rd Australia Qipao Business Week (AQBW), and attending this Gala Night with us. Mobile phones and any social media are welcome, as I don’t believe that I have any authority to stop any of you if you want to … but please be considerate, please don’t make it too laud, and make it silent and vibrant. Please put a hashtag, followed by #AQBW, when you post anything about tonight’s event in your preferred social media.

各位朋友、各位来宾，非常荣幸能够邀请大家来参加澳大利亚第三届旗袍商务周活动，同时感恩大家能出席今天的晚宴。今天的晚宴可以用手机，可以低头用社交媒体，因为我知道，时代不同了。请大家用社交媒体的同时，不要忘记加“井”字号+旗袍商务周 后缀，这样方便大家来跟进阅读。也欢迎大家在社交媒体上找到我的账号.

On behalf of Australia China Entrepreneurs’ Club and ABC World, I thank you for your continuous support and welcome to this Gala Night, a time to share business and commend entrepreneurial success in the Australian Chinese communities in 2018. There are always more outstanding Chinese entrepreneurs than we can actually give award, but let me congratulate those who are awarded tonight, and encourage those who may receive the award and due recognition soon if not next year. Go Aussie Chinese entrepreneurs!    

我代表活动主办方澳中企业家俱乐部和ABC传媒感谢大家一如既往的支持。一起表彰2018年华裔优秀企业家及优秀华裔青年。提名及被提名的企业家远超过获奖人数，并非所有被提名的优秀企业家都可以获奖。希望获奖企业家们多帮助及回馈社会，继续努力；未能获奖的其他企业家们明年继续努力。

1) AQBW is a platform for Cultural Exchange, but it is more of a business platform with a soul and responsibility.

1、旗袍商务周是个很好的文化交流平台, 更是一个有灵魂, 有担当的商务平台。

Australia and China relationship has experienced phenomenal growth opportunities, together with equally phenomenal challenges. This time last year, in this very place, I voiced my concern over the deteriorating Australia China relations, but the official tone of Australia at that time was still quite optimistic. It was until May 2018 that our then PM Malcolm Turnbull confirmed: “There was no visa refusal （of the ministers）, but there is a concern”…However, there are great signs of improvement for that this year, with the newly announced New Foundation by our Foreign Minister, and I am only cautiously optimistic... Let me just do a small survey here, how many of us have heard of "Australia China Council" in Australia or have any dealings with them? oh, no...no... just two, Hon. Andrew Stoner, and Dr. Caroline Hong? A pity, as this was supposedly to be a main organization that help foster Australia China relationship in the past 40 years... Let me get back to our Australia Qipao Business Weeks, this platform is not a big platform, but it has not only helped many people to make a lot of business connections, but also has witnessed and facilitated many business deals between Chinese investors and local businesses.  

过去三年，澳中关系充满大量机会，也深藏众多挑战。去年此时此地，同样在澳中旗袍商务周，我对澳中关系走向深深感到忧郁，即席演讲，表达我的担忧。而当时的澳洲主流社会都认为澳中关系不错，没问题。直到去年5月份，澳洲的主流报刊登出时任总理谭宝的头版标题：澳洲（部长）没有被拒签，但是澳中关系让人担忧。不过，近日有好转的苗头，近期，澳洲外交部长为了加强与澳中关系，拟拨款6千多万支持这方面的努力。但是，我就在现场做个市场调研吧：请问，谁听说过澳中理事会这个机构的朋友请举手？哦，只有STONER前副州长及财长，只有房梅花博士两位？从这个简单的市场调研大家就应该知道，目前这个澳中理事会是多么的不接地气？！这就给我们旗袍商务周提出新的挑战：应该做一个有灵魂，有担当的平台。 旗袍商务周已经到第三届了，通过三年的文化交流和商务交流，我们认识了很多新朋友，也促成了很多两国民间的交往合作。这三年来，我们通过旗袍的展示和带动，将中国更多的传统文化元素介绍给澳大利亚，也通过我们的传媒平台和线下活动，向中国推介澳大利亚的人文、历史。让两国人民增进了解、增进友谊，更多一些正能量，也符合两国人民的利益。今后，我们将会更多地把澳大利亚文化介绍给中国，让不同的文化碰撞出更多有意思的火花。

2. AQBW is a business with an attitude and love.

2、旗袍商务周是个很好的有态度的商务平台。

AQBW is based on the demonstration of both the Oriental and Western beauties in traditional Chinese Qipao, known as Cheongsams. While traditional beauties meet business platform, it results in fantastic chemical reactions. AQBW was able to raise funds last year for the Sydney Children Research Institute in Westmead and for the recent NSW drought, and our vip member, Cruise Wang, from Sutton UGG donated $100,000 to the rural aid on 14 August, 2018. With members from ACEC Club, and ABC Imedia, we have helped many high net worth investors, students, workers to realize their great Australia Dream.    

澳大利亚旗袍商务周是以旗袍等文化为带动，更多地是希望通过商务论坛和商务合作的形式，搭建两国人民商务交往的桥梁，我们借助我们澳中企业家俱乐部，ABC传媒的力量，促成了很多商务交往和合作，三年来，也促进了很多投资项目实实在在的落地。我们帮助中国高净值的客户在移民、留学、投资、基金管理等各方面实现了澳洲梦，也让他们在澳洲实现了价值投资，真正实现了在澳洲的财富升值，反过来，也在促进着澳洲本地经济的发展。这是我们愿意看到并且一直在努力的方向。

3) AQBW is more a comprehensive service platform.

3、旗袍商务周更是一个综合的服务平台

Every March or April, it is Australian Autumn, and Autumn is a season of harvest, and I hope the joy of harvest would last throughout the year, and we can assist migrants from China and other countries to settle here in Australia at any time of the year.

每年3、4月，澳大利亚进入秋季，秋天是个收获的季节，我们希望每年的旗袍商务周不仅仅只是在秋季举办，我们希望这种收获的喜悦能够贯穿一整年，能够在全年都帮助每位朋友实现他们的想法。

Australia and China relationship, our country to country relationship, is best reflected in its people to people relationship. It is you, him, her, us, and myself, who in critical time, becomes the equivalent of our country, It is our united us that shaped this great country down under, that we call Australia! We are so proud of ourselves as Australians to serve Australia and Australian’s best interests, because sometimes this may save our life. As how an Australian(rather than a US) identity can save our lives, please talk to me privately.

澳中关系，与其说是国与国之间的关系，不如说是人与人之间的关系。我们每个人，你，我，你的家庭，我的家庭，在关键的时候，代表的是一个国家，这个国家就是澳大利亚。能够作为一个澳洲人，为澳洲服务是何等荣幸，何等骄傲！至于一个澳洲人身份如何可以关键时候救你一命，可以私聊，保证不推广我20年的澳洲移民及入籍业务。

Therefore, AQBW has become a comprehensive platform, on which we can introduce Australian Culture and etiquette, as well as Chinese culture and customs. We need to learn how to bridge the divide, and make a difference, and we shouldn’t be too aggressive or offensive, especially to our largest trading partner and we do need to appreciate each other’s value, and contribute to the social advancement of both Australia, where we call home, and our country of birthplace, we call motherland. We have always on the lookout for better, more outstanding Chinese entrepreneurs each year. Please help us and refer them to us for the future.

因此，旗袍商务周已经成为一个综合服务平台，我们目前的着眼点在于，将澳洲的文化和历史介绍给中国，让民间更多一些在价值观上的认同，我们也在努力寻找每年在各行业各领域都做出突出业绩的个人。

China International Food & Catering Festival in Changsha China is your opportunity for an easier access to China’s 2nd and 3rd Tier cities, by competing smartly in a more receptive market for Australian goods and services. We believe that we can help you make this happen.

此外，今年我们的平台将服务更多本地的澳洲人，我们要让更多澳洲的中小品牌进入中国二级甚至三级市场，让澳洲很多高品质但并不为人所知的好产品找到更具潜力的市场，被更多人认可，这是我们今年将重点去做的工作。我们希望在这个平台上，有更多的朋友联系我们，因为寻找市场的潜在价值和市场的痛点，我们是专业的。相信我们会做到更好。

Last but least, don’t forget the opportunity to own a great piece of this Wonderful artwork that our fine artist has demonstrated to everyone at the network drinks. She is there, and would be most willing to assist you to appreciate the artwork. You may even become its latest owner, who knows? Thanks again for your attendance to night, and enjoy this great evening! 

最后，谢谢画家GLORIA今天提供她的杰出画作让大家一起欣赏。如果有兴趣，或许您可能是这些画作的新主人。再次感谢各位的光临，希望大家享受一个美好的夜晚。