On 19 August, Chinese Embassy in Australia hosted a Roundtable Discussion for the Australian delegation participating in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Mr Li Fanjie attended and delivered a speech. Approximately 20 people attended the event, including representatives from WorldSkills Australia, experts, and competitors. 

Mr. Li noted that education and people-to-people exchanges have long been dynamic and fruitful areas of the China-Australia relationship. He stated that the WorldSkills Competition serves as a vital platform for both sides to share experiences and for young skilled professionals to learn from one another. He expressed hope that young Australians would pursue their dreams through skills, forge friendships through exchange, and grow together through cooperation, thereby making positive contributions to vocational education collaboration and the friendly relations between the two nations.

It is reported that WorldSkills Australia is organizing the "Skillaroos"—a 37-member team of competitors—to compete against the world’s best at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, taking place from 22 to 27 September in Shanghai.