Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian extends warm greetings in Western Australia. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Western Australian officials and fellow guests attended the 14th Perth Chinese New Year Fair in Western Australia on Feb 2.
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook, Opposition Leader Shane Love, Perth Mayor Basil Zempilas, President of the Chung Wah Association Chen Ting and Chinese Consul-General Long Dingbin attended the event.
Xiao extended his greetings to the Chinese community in Western Australia, emphasizing that Chinese New Year is a global celebration, and the shared festivities reflect WA's multicultural development.
He highlighted WA's rich natural resources and the fruitful outcomes of deepened and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Western Australia.
Xiao also acknowledged the significant contributions of the local Chinese community in promoting economic and cultural exchanges between China and Australia.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook delivers a speech during the fair. XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY
Cook and other officials also extended their greetings in Chinese, emphasizing that Chinese New Year has become an important part of the local multicultural fabric. They highly praised the Chinese community for its important role in promoting economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Local residents flock to the 14th Perth Chinese New Year Fair. XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY
Guests celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake with a live snake. XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY
Ambassador Xiao Qian writes the Chinese character "FU". XIN XIN/CHINA DAILY
