On 6 November, the award ceremony of the 2024 Panda Competition, co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Australia and ACT Branch of the Australia China Friendship Society , was successfully held. Ambassador Xiao Qian, Minister Sun Yong of Chinese Embassy, President of AustraliaChina Friendship SocietyACT Branch Carol Keil attended the event, and around 120 people, including principals, teachers, students and parents of many local primary and secondary schools, participated.

Ambassador Xiao Qian said that the Panda Competition had been held for 30 years and was a platform for cultural exchanges between China and Australia. The theme of this year's competition,‘Chinese and Australian Gold Rushes’, is of historical and practical significance, demonstrating the positive contribution of Chinese people to Australia's multicultural development and national construction. This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's state visit to Australia and the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Australia, with the two countries deepening their co-operation in various fields. Young people are the future of China-Australia friendship, and it is hoped that more envoys of friendship who love Chinese culture will be nurtured.

Carol said this year marked the 50th anniversary of the society and it would continue to play a role in promoting China-Australia friendship.

A total of 50 students were awarded at this year's event.