祝贺中国人民大学澳大利亚研究中心
《澳大利亚研究纪念文集》的正式出版

澳大利亚与中国的双边关系多年来坚实稳定，富有卓效，造福了两国人民。过去的十年间，在中国的澳大利亚研究中心帮助更多年轻的中国学生了解澳大利亚，为增强澳中关系发挥了重要作用。

中国人民大学澳大利亚研究中心在澳中文化交流方面发挥了重要且积极的作用。中心自1999年成立以来，每年举办的文化周活动给中国大学生提供了深度了解澳大利亚的机会。中心的“澳大利亚社会与文化”课程深受学生欢迎，激起了许多年轻人对澳大利亚的兴趣。

“想象澳大利亚，澳大利亚文化年”是从2010年6月自2011年6月在中国各地举办的一系列文化交流活动，旨在增进两国的友好交往，促进相互了解与交流。文化年活动展示了澳大利亚在表演艺术、视觉艺术展览等方面的才华。中国人民大学澳研中心积极参与了文化年的许多活动项目，进一步增强了中国学生对澳大利亚的了解与认识。

中国人民大学澳大利亚研究中心即将出版《澳大利亚研究纪念文集》，在此我表示热烈的祝贺。文集为致力于两国文化教育交流及双边关系的人士提供了极为宝贵的资源。

借此机会，我要特别感谢中国人民大学澳大利亚研究中心主任张勇先教授，感谢中心老师与同学，感谢他们为澳大利亚文化在中国的传播做出了不懈的努力。我相信，通过他们的努力，澳中两国关系将会在许多不同领域得到极大地增强。

澳大利亚总理 朱莉娅•吉拉德

澳大利亚总理来信原文：

FOREWORD FOR THE COMMEMORATIVE ANTHOLOGY OF
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES IN CHINA

The strong and highly valued bilateral relationship between Australia and China has benefited both Australians and the Chinese people for many years. During the past decade, the various Australian Studies Centres across China have played an important role in enhancing this relationship by encouraging young Chinese students to learn more about Australia.

The Australian Studies Centre at Renmin University of China in Beijing plays an important and active role in Australian-Chinese cultural relations. Since its establishment in 1999, the Centre has hosted an annual Australian Culture Week that provides excellent opportunities for Chinese university students to obtain a deeper understanding of Australia. The ‘Australian Society and Culture’ course offered by the Centre has been particularly popular, fostering an interest in Australia in many young people.

‘Imagine Australia, the Year of Australian Culture in China’ is a series of cultural exchange projects running from June 2010 to June 2011 across China. It aims to enhance friendly relations, promote exchange and further mutual understanding between Australia and China.

These events showcase some of Australia’s finest talent in performing arts projects and visual arts exhibitions and the Centre has been actively participating in a number of activities, thereby further promoting a greater understanding of Australia among Chinese students.

I take great pleasure in congratulating the Australian Studies Centre of Renmin University on the publication of its ‘Commemorative Anthology of Australian Studies in China’. The anthology is an invaluable resource for all who have an interest in this important cultural and educational initiative as well as in the ties that exist between our people.

I would like to extend my particular thanks to the director of Renmin University’s Australian Studies Centre, Professor Zhang Yongxian and the staff and students of the Australian Studies Centre for their continuing efforts in promoting Australian culture in China. I am confident that through their efforts the relationship between Australia and China has been greatly enhanced at many different levels.

The Honourable Julia Gillard MP
Prime Minister of Australia